Press & Media

AuroraVision Media Kit

Background information, methodology, data sources, and brand assets for journalists, writers, and publishers covering aurora forecasting and northern lights travel.

What AuroraVision Is

AuroraVision is an independent northern lights forecast service built in Iceland by IceVeflausnir. It combines real-time solar wind data from NOAA DSCOVR satellite measurements with location-specific cloud cover forecasts to produce a single Visibility Score (0–100%) that updates every 2 minutes.

The service provides live KP index, solar wind Bz/Bt, particle density, and cloud cover for aurora viewing locations across Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Alaska, Yukon, and globally through iOS and Android apps.

AuroraVision is not affiliated with NOAA, the Icelandic Meteorological Office, or any government agency. It is an independent consumer service that interprets publicly available space weather data for general audiences.

Key Facts

FoundedIceland
CompanyIceVeflausnir
ServiceNorthern lights forecast — live KP, Bz, solar wind, cloud cover
CoverageIceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Alaska, Yukon + global app
Data refreshEvery 2 minutes (NOAA DSCOVR satellite)
LanguagesEnglish, Icelandic, Chinese
PlatformsWeb (auroravision.is), iOS, Android
Contactinfo@auroravision.is

Visibility Score Methodology

The AuroraVision Visibility Score is a deterministic weighted formula — not a machine-learning model. The same inputs always produce the same score.

Solar Wind Bz45%
Solar Wind Speed25%
Total IMF (Bt)15%
Cloud Cover10%
Particle Density5%

Full methodology documentation is available at auroravision.is/visibility-score.

Data Sources

NOAA SWPC

Space Weather Prediction Center — real-time solar wind, Bz, KP index, geomagnetic storm alerts

NOAA DSCOVR / ACE

L1 satellite — live solar wind speed, particle density, and interplanetary magnetic field (Bz/Bt)

NOAA OVATION

Aurora oval model — geomagnetic latitude and hemispheric power index

Open-Meteo

Open-source weather API — cloud cover forecasts at viewing locations

Brand Assets

AuroraVision logo
AuroraVision
Vector logo — SVG format
  • Correct spelling: AuroraVision (one word, capital A and V)
  • Do not alter logo colors, proportions, or add effects
  • Logo file: /AuroraVision-Vector-Logo.svg (available at root)
  • For usage inquiries: info@auroravision.is

Press Contact

For media enquiries, data requests, and editorial questions:

info@auroravision.is

Response time is typically within 2 business days. AuroraVision is based in Iceland (UTC+0 in winter, UTC+0 year-round — Iceland does not observe daylight saving time).

Key Resources for Journalists

Live forecast — tonight
Current aurora score, Bz, KP, wind, cloud
5-day forecast
KP outlook and cloud cover for Iceland
Methodology
Full formula and factor documentation
Aurora science
Solar wind, magnetosphere, aurora physics
Historical storms
Notable geomagnetic events and aurora records
About AuroraVision
Publisher identity, data sources, contact