Photographer Matthew Raifman has launched Atmos, a specialized iOS weather application that provides photographers with predictive shootability scores based on complex atmospheric data, sun positioning, and specific terrain analysis.
Key Points
- Atmos aggregates data on cloud altitude, wind, humidity, and sun angles to generate photography-specific condition scores.
- The app features a "horizon gap" analysis to help photographers identify optimal lighting windows for sunsets and sunrises.
- It tracks NOAA space weather data, including Kp index and solar wind, to assist users in predicting aurora visibility.
- The platform provides independent scoring for 12 photography genres, including astrophotography, wildlife, and long-exposure shots.
- Atmos is currently available on iOS for $3.99 per month following a two-week free trial period.