The classification files found in this directory were generated using a machine learning model developed at the University of Iowa, as described in Wu et al. (2026). The University of Calgary, as part of the AuroraX project, is responsible for operationalizing this model and for producing and distributing these classification files. AuroraX is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

This data is free to use. If the data is used as part of a journal publication, we ask that you please cite both of the following:

Wu, F., Troyer, R. N., Jaynes, A. N., Gao, Y., Haag, M. E., McLennan, J., Chaddock, D., Donovan, E., & Chan, K.-S. (2026). Automated detection of pulsating aurora using deep learning methods. Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 13, 1852793. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2026.1852793

Chaddock, D., Donovan, E., & Spanswick, E. (2020). AuroraX - an open data platform for auroral science [Computer software]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16583709