an atmosphere of data
Access to upper atmospheric data is critical for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations in these domains. Our Atmosphere API delivers real-time and forecast data for the thermosphere and ionosphere, helping customers access thermosphere density information for more accurate orbit calculations, and total electron content information for GPS corrections during times of elevated geomagnetic storms.
ionosphere plasmasphere electrodynamics
Forecasts of ionospheric electron density and Total Electron Content (TEC) are essential for applications such as GNSS positioning, HF radio communication, space weather monitoring, and defense operations. Ionospheric variability caused by solar activity and geomagnetic disturbances can degrade navigation accuracy, disrupt communications, and affect satellite-based services. Reliable forecasts help users anticipate outages, correct positioning errors, and maintain operational continuity.
Figure: IPE TEC map forecast.
whole atmosphere model
Forecasts of thermospheric density, composition, winds, and temperature are critical for industries such as satellite operations, launch planning, and aviation. These parameters affect satellite drag and orbit prediction and wind-shear in rocket launch, and high altitude winds for HAPS flight planning. Accurate upper-atmosphere forecasts support better decision-making, reduce operational risk, and improve resilience.
Figure: WAM forecast vertical wind profile.