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Forecasting Dst

Purpose:: 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:: 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

http://sd-www.jhuapl.edu/UPOS/ForecastingDST/index.html