Predict aurora visibility from Kp index. Kp 0–1: polar latitudes only. Kp 5: geomagnetic storm, aurora to 55°. Kp 9: visible to 40°.
| Constant | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Speed of light | c | 2.99792458×10⁸ |
| Planck's constant | h | 6.62607015×10⁻³‴ |
| Boltzmann constant | kʙ | 1.380649×10⁻²³ |
| Avogadro's number | Nₐ | 6.02214076×10²³ |
| Gravitational constant | G | 6.6743×10⁻¹¹ |
| Gas constant | R | 8.31446 |
| Elementary charge | e | 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ |
| Electron mass | mₑ | 9.1093837015×10⁻³¹ |
| Proton mass | mₚ | 1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷ |
| Fine-structure constant | α | 7.2973525693×10⁻³ |
Predict aurora visibility from Kp index. Kp 0–1: polar latitudes only. Kp 5: geomagnetic storm, aurora to 55°. Kp 9: visible to 40°
Each component has a specific meaning:
Note: Interpret the kp index aurora result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.
Enter the Kp index for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Predict aurora visibility from Kp index. Kp 0–1: polar latitudes only. Kp 5: geomagnetic storm, aurora to 55°. Kp 9: visible to 40°. Use the kp index aurora result to inform your clinical assessment.