The satellite images
Our custom made aurora forecast model
Our custom-made aurora forecast model utilizes the Bz value to provide accurate predictions aurora activity. By analyzing this critical magnetic field component, we can effectively gauge the likelihood of auroras occurring, ensuring that enthusiasts and observers are well-informed. This innovative approach enhances our forecasting capabilities,
Cloud cover
We use the cloud cover forecast to decide where to go each evening, if its really cloudy we will be looking for gaps in the cloud cover, if its totally cloudy everywhere then we will not operate. We use a commercial forecast model not available to the public for free, but this one is pretty good as well.
Once night falls the real cloud cover can often be quite different from the forecast so we will start using the satellite data more as it is real time and more reliable