Space weather events have the ability to seriously impact satellites in orbit, power grids on earth, and many facets of modern life and society. While sometimes its effects on the public are limited to the Northern Lights and similar impressive displays, other times it can lead to massive and prolonged power outages, endangering the lives of those affected. In order to predict and account for space weather and its effects, it is necessary to understand the dynamics and processes involved. This research looks into a type of space weather event called a substorm. While we have many ways to study substorms in the Northern Hemisphere, there is not enough land coverage in the Southern Hemisphere to be able to use the same methods. Space weather can have different effects across the two hemispheres, and it is important to be able to study both areas at once. This research investigates if a different kind of space weather event can be used as a proxy to study substorms, and if so, if it can be used consistently and reliably to study substorms in both hemispheres.