Published by Fred Sigernes on Dec 17, 2024

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About Aurora Forecast 3D

1. By zooming out in the 3D view port, satellites, stars and planets appear in their orbits [3] around the Sun. - Forecasts based on predicted Kp index estimated by the Space Weather Prediction Centre (NOAA-SWPC). - 3-day space weather condition forecast as news ticker. - Two-Line Element (TLE) satellite orbit calculations [9]. - Sun and Moon daily elevation plots with rise and set time. - Target web links added to satellites, stars, planets and position. - All-sky camera links to the Boreal Aurora Camera Constellation (BACC). 1] Sigernes F. , M. Dyrland, P. Brekke, S. Chernouss, D. A. Lorentzen, K. Oksavik, and C. S.

2. Deehr, Two methods to forecast auroral displays, Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate (SWSC), Vol. 1, No. 1, A03, DOI:10. 1051/swsc/2011003, 2011. 2] Starkov G. V. , Mathematical model of the auroral boundaries, Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, 34 (3), 331-336, 1994. 3] P.

3. Breedveld, Predicting the Auroral Oval Boundaries by Means of Polar Operational Environmental Satellite Particle Precipitation Data, Master thesis, Department of Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, The Arctic University of Norway, June 2020. 12] Perez, R. , J,M. Seals and B.

4. Schlyter, How to compute planetary positions, Stockholm, Sweden. 4] Bridgman, T. and Wright, E. , The Tycho Catalog Sky map- Version 2. 0, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio, January 26, 2009. 5] The Visible Earth catalog, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, April-October, 2012. 6] T.

5. Patterson, Natural Earth III - Texture Maps, October 1, 2016. 8] Hoffleit, D. and Warren, Jr. , W. H. , The Bright Star Catalog, 5th Revised Edition (Preliminary Version), Astronomical Data Center, NSSDC/ADC, 1991. 9] Vallado, David A. , Paul Crawford, Richard Hujsak, and T. S.

6. An Aurora Compass is included that shows where the auroral oval [1,2], the Moon and the Sun are located as you look up at the sky from your location.

7. Kelso, Revisiting Spacetrack Report #3, AIAA/AAS-2006-6753, 2006. 10] Tsyganenko, N. A. , Secular drift of the auroral ovals: How fast do they actually move? , Geophysical Research Letters, 46, 3017-3023, 2019. 11] M. J.

8. Smith, A practical model for daylight Computer Graphics, (SIGGRAPH 99 Proceedings), 91-100, 1999. 14] Zhang Y. , and L. J.

9. Smith, An all-weather model for sky illuminance distribution, Solar Energy, 1993. 13] Preetham, A. J, P. Shirley and B.

10. The Aurora Forecast 3D is a tool to track down where the aurora is located in the sky from any location on planet.

11. The short term forecasts are up to +6 hours, while the long term forecasts are up to 3 days ahead in time.

Aurora Forecast 3D Customer Insights

1. No error message is shown so I cannot provide more details.I like the display - but the app seems determined that there is no Internet connection (there is, and all other apps are working) and is unable to update...5stars; Very thorough; take some time to explore its many features.

2. A nice option would be to set up an alert when a storm is forecast (or is that function already there and I missed it?)Used to work great but now it crashes when I open it.

3. I look forward to seeing if the aurora visibility indication is accurate! Cool app.Amazing and very informative This app is very easy to use, especially for answering the question, "could I have seen the aurora last night?".

4. Even has a star chart feature, and let's the user move backward and forward in time about a day.Great app, though a lot of options/functions to figure out.

5. The help feature and video are pretty good, but might need to be updated for the current version.

6. After posting that info, there was an update which fixed the crashing problem.

7. This app was and will be my go to app for Aurora.Love(d) the app, but after upgrading to Android 12, the app continually crashes 1 second after opening.

8. This app is visually very appealing, has some great features, and is pretty easy to use once you get used to it.

9. I like the astro background explanation in the info section for people who want to learn more.

10. I see a few other things on the globe display, but don't see an explanation of what they are (yellow map pin?).

11. Update 1/5/21 I did install the new version and it is working wonderfully.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix Aurora Forecast 3D Issues

1. Fix Aurora Forecast 3D Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart Aurora Forecast 3D: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the Aurora Forecast 3D App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "Aurora Forecast 3D" » Open Aurora Forecast 3D » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for Aurora Forecast 3D » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear Aurora Forecast 3D app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from Aurora Forecast 3D servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "Aurora Forecast 3D" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check Aurora Forecast 3D app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, Aurora Forecast 3D might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall Aurora Forecast 3D. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall Aurora Forecast 3D then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing Aurora Forecast 3D not working


2. Fix Aurora Forecast 3D Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make Aurora Forecast 3D be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to Aurora Forecast 3D not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, Aurora Forecast 3D may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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