Aurora Notifier: Your Guide to Witnessing the Northern Lights
Aurora Notifier is a mobile application leveraging Firebase Cloud Messaging to alert users about potential Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis/Australis) sightings. Users can personalize notifications based on local aurora probability, Kp-index (Hp30), solar wind parameters (Bz/Bt), and evening Kp-level forecasts. A unique feature allows users to receive alerts when nearby app users report seeing the aurora. This crowdsourced element relies on users submitting their own aurora sighting reports within the app.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Real-time Aurora Alerts: Receive timely notifications about potential aurora viewing opportunities.
- Customizable Alerts: Tailor notifications to your preferences, focusing on specific data points like local probability, Kp-index, solar wind conditions, and evening forecasts.
- Community-Driven Sightings: Be alerted to nearby aurora sightings reported by other app users.
- Contribute to the Community: Share your own aurora sightings to enhance the app's real-time data and help others.
- Premium Upgrade: Unlock advanced features and detailed information, including Kp-index predictions, cloud cover data, solar wind parameters, and exclusive content, through an in-app purchase.
- In-Depth Data: The premium version provides enhanced technical data and visualizations for a deeper understanding of aurora activity.
This app offers a comprehensive solution for aurora enthusiasts, combining personalized alerts with a community-based approach to maximize your chances of witnessing this breathtaking natural phenomenon.
