Last updated 18 Mar 2010 00:03 UT Theophrastus. Data and Forecast for 2110Z 17/ 3/2010. Region Data Forecast ----------- -------- Region McIntosh Region Delta Largest Probabilities URSI Number Class Evolution Config. Flare C M X Keyword ------+---------+---------+-------+-------+---+-------------+--------- 1054 Cso decaying 30 0 0 QUIET 1056 Bxo growing 20 0 0 QUIET Full Disk Prediction is 44 1 1 The flare prediction system Theophrastus is a US expert system which uses the McIntosh spot classification system, historical flare rates, spot growth and spot activity (ie rotation, magnetic shear) to estimate flare probabilities.(Ref. McIntosh, P.S. 1990, Sol Phys., 125,251)