WaveWatch Project: Predicting Radio Propagation with AI
Welcome to the future of radio wave analysis.
WaveWatch is a cutting-edge AI-powered platform built to forecast radio wave propagation across the globe. Whether you’re a ham radio operator, telecom engineer, emergency responder, or shortwave enthusiast, WaveWatch delivers real-time insights you can rely on.
🔍 What Is WaveWatch?
WaveWatch is an artificial intelligence system trained to interpret ionospheric data, solar activity, geomagnetic indices, and real-world user reports to predict how radio signals will travel—from HF to VHF and beyond. Using neural networks, WaveWatch recognizes propagation patterns traditional models often miss.
It’s not just prediction. It’s intelligence.
⚙️ How It Works
WaveWatch pulls live data from multiple sources, including:
- Solar flux index (SFI), Kp, A-index
- Ionosonde and GPS TEC maps
- Sunspot activity and solar wind
- Ground truth from SDR networks and user reports
The AI model ingests this data and produces interactive propagation maps, band condition scores, and region-specific forecasts—updated hourly.
🧠 Why Use AI for Propagation?
Traditional models like VOACAP and MUF calculators are great, but they rely on static assumptions. WaveWatch adapts. With AI:
- Real-time learning from emerging propagation anomalies
- Pattern recognition in multi-variable space weather data
- Forecast refinement with feedback from live transmission reports
In short: AI doesn’t just guess. It learns.
📡 Who Is WaveWatch For?
- Ham Radio Operators: Plan your DX operations with precision
- Military & Emergency Services: Ensure critical comms stay reliable
- Broadcasters: Improve reach to target audiences
- Researchers: Study ionospheric behavior with an evolving model
🌐 Features Overview
| Feature | Description |
| Live Propagation Maps | Global MUF/LUF predictions, updated every 60 mins |
| Band Condition Ratings | 80m to 6m, visualized for quick planning |
| Forecast Alerts | Email/text push for solar flares or geomagnetic storms |
| Custom QTH Reports | Propagation forecasts specific to your location |
| Community Layer | AI feedback loop using crowd-submitted reception reports |
🛰️ Future of the Project
We’re building toward:
- Voice-enabled assistants for live band condition queries
- API access for integration with SDR, logging, and mapping tools
- Mobile apps for field operability
- HamNet-ready mesh node support
- GNU Radio Support
🤖 Meet the Team Behind WaveWatch
WaveWatch is developed by a global team of radio enthusiasts, AI engineers, and space weather scientists—on a mission to blend machine learning with RF prediction to reshape communication planning forever.