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Aurora Forecast - University of Alaska
Entry ID: Aurora_Forecast-AK
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Summary
Abstract: Predictions of auroral activity since 1994 have been based on the repetitive nature of solar disturbances during approximately four years of minimum solar activity. Solar activity began to increase in 1998, however, and stronger effects are felt due to sporadic solar activity, which cannot be predicted on the longer term. Therefore, we have changed our forecast format in keeping with more active and less predictable solar activity. The predictions are now mainly based on interpretations of satellite observations of active structures on the sun and of the solar wind between the sun and the earth.

These forecasts are updated each day by 3 PM Alaska Time, and are valid for that night and the following two nights. Note that 3 PM Alaska Time is midnight in Universal Time (UT) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The forecasts may be updated at any time as new information on solar activity is acquired.

("http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast")
Service Citation
Title: Aurora Forecast - University of Alaska
Provider: Geophysical Institute Information Office , Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks
URL: http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast
Service Keywords
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES   [Definition]
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >SPACE WEATHER ADVISORIES >AURORA FORECASTS   [Definition]
Science Keywords
SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS >IONOSPHERE/MAGNETOSPHERE DYNAMICS >AURORAE   [Definition]
SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS >SOLAR ENERGETIC PARTICLE FLUX >ELECTRON FLUX   [Definition]
SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS >SOLAR ACTIVITY   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Service Provider
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Service Provider Personnel
Name: GI INFORMATION OFFICE
Phone: (907)474-7558
Fax: (907)474-7125
Email: info at gi.alaska.edu
Contact Address:
Geophysical Institute Information Office
903 Koyukuk Drive, Univ. of Alaska
 City: Fairbanks
Province or State: AK
Postal Code: 99775-7320
Country: USA
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA

DIRK LUMMERZHEIM
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (907) 474-7564
Fax: (907) 474-7290
Email: lumm at gi.alaska.edu
Contact Address:
Geophysical Institute
University of Alaska
903 Koyukuk Drive
City: Fairbanks
Province or State: AK
Postal Code: 99775-7320
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-07-08
SERF Last Revision Date: 2013-03-07
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