↑ Forecast vs Prediction of HF Band Conditions

This page is part of the project "Understanding HF Propagation"
by Doron Tal, 4X4XM

Forecasting HF radio propagation is useful for radio amateurs. While accuracy might be uncertain, estimates can still be made. HF band conditions are unpredictable, but this uncertainty can be reduced through Predictive Forecasting.

Predictive forecasting uses relevant data to provide an unbiased view of future conditions. It helps radio amateurs respond quickly to changing situations and unexpected events. By analyzing past data and forecasting future trends, it offers better insight into HF Band Conditions.

Forecasting is an objective estimate based on projecting past data forward, whereas prediction relies partly on intuition.

The main difference is that forecasting includes a time-based prediction.

References:
  1. Prediction vs Forecasting
  2. How Can We Forecast HF Propagation Conditions?
  3. An index of terms for HF Radio Propagarion