Nowcasting, forecasting and warning for ionospheric propagation: supporting databases

• Published in: Annals of Geophysics
• Main Authors: N. Jakowski, R. Stamper, J. Lilensten
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) 2004
• Subjects: Meteorology. Climatology; QC851-999; Geophysics. Cosmic physics; QC801-809; EISCAT
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.4401/ag-3280; https://doaj.org/article/07c5e0aabe3f4cd3aa172298e4aeedd9

The use of data is essential in the context of nowcasting, forecasting and warning of ionospheric propagation conditions, with roles to play in the development, evaluation and operation of models and services. Descriptions are given of three databases that have been established in the course of the COST 271 Action: a database of prompt ionospheric soundings, an extension to a database generated by the EISCAT incoherent scatter radars, and a database intended to facilitate evaluation of TEC estimation methods. Each database includes some background information, a description of the contents and interface, and instructions as to how to gain access to it.