SPACE WEATHER DASHBOARD

Real-Time Solar Activity & Geomagnetic Monitoring

Current Conditions

Live space weather metrics from NOAA SWPC and DSCOVR satellite feeds.

Historical Trends (7 Days)

Solar wind speed and K-Index measurements over the past week from continuous monitoring.

Understanding Space Weather

K-Index Scale

K 0-3: Quiet Conditions

K 4-6: Active Storm

K 7-9: Severe Storm

Solar Wind Speed

300-400 km/s: Normal

400-600 km/s: Elevated

600+ km/s: High Speed Stream

Proton Flux

Measures high-energy protons from solar events. Elevated levels can affect satellite electronics and astronaut safety.

Magnetic Field

Interplanetary magnetic field strength in nanoteslas. Stronger fields can trigger more intense geomagnetic storms.

Impact Assessment

Technology Systems

Geomagnetic storms can disrupt GPS navigation, satellite communications, and power grids. High-latitude regions experience the most significant effects.

Aviation

Polar routes may be affected during severe storms due to increased radiation exposure and communication disruptions.

Biological Effects

Research suggests correlations between geomagnetic activity and animal behavior, particularly in species that use magnetoreception for navigation.