[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 11 May 01

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SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 11/2330Z MAY 2001 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (11 MAY) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
11 May   113    Normal         

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Equatorial PNG Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day,
      Enhanced by 15% during local night.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Near predicted monthly values.
   Southern Australian and New Zealand Region:
      Near predicted monthly values.
      Spread F observed local night.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base):
      Depressed by 20% over the UT day.
      Spread F observed local night.


Predicted Monthly T index for May: 117
2. FORECAST (12 MAY - 14 MAY)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
12 May   130    Normal-Fair      Near predicted monthly values 
13 May   130    Normal-Fair      Near predicted monthly values     
14 May   130    Normal           Near predicted monthly values    
COMMENT:Mild degradation in HF comms conditions may be experienced
12-13 May local night hours, mid to high latitudes.

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