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Purpose: Forecasting Dst Sample Plot
The purpose of the Forecasting Dst project is to provide a predicted Dst using inputs from the ACE satellite. Dst is an index of geomagnetic disturbance; in particular, it indicates the intensity of Earth's ring current. Dst is expressed in units of nanoteslas, with high Dst values indicating a calm magnetosphere and low Dst values indicating the occurrence of a geomagnetic storm. Since the official Dst index is published with significant time delay, this application will enhance the timeliness of available information about geomagnetic activity.

Input:
ACE data and Quicklook Dst

Output:
Predicted Dst

Documents: (PDF)
Requirements Document
Design Document
User's Guide
Support Plan
Version Description
Test Plan

The Application:

Forecasting DST Dial Plot
1-Hour Dst Forecast
24 Hour Display
7 Day Display

4-Hour Dst Forecast
24 Hour Display
7 Day Display

For science comments/questions, contact S. Wing, JHU/APL


For software comments/questions, contact J. Schofield, JHU/APL


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