I think the scientists beat you to it.
Hypothesis led to observation. Observation led to instrumentation and sensor technology. Instrumentation led to data. Data reduction led to information. In formation led to numerical models. Models led to verification of hypotheses. Verification of hypotheses led to theory. Theory explained the phenomena, and the mechanisms involved.
Once you have collaboration on a hypotheses from a number of sources, you're done. With, or without space weather.
Any embellishment beyond the most simple explanation is unhelpful.
Ockam's Razor ( only improved by Ockham's Shaving Creme! ).
