[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 24 August 02
rwc
rwc at ips.gov.au
Sun Aug 25 10:14:56 EST 2002
SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 24/2330Z AUGUST 2002 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST
1. SUMMARY (24 AUGUST)
Date T index Conditions
24 Aug 153 Normal
Flares Max Fadeout Freq. Sectors
X3.5 0112UT probable all West Pacific
M2.0 0549UT possible lower E. Asia/Aust.
M1.6 1129UT possible lower European
MUFs:
Equatorial PNG Region:
Near predicted montly values to slightly enhanced.
Australian and New Zealand Region:
Near predicted montly values to slightly enhanced.
Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base):
Proton event in progress, increased absorption observed.
PCA Event : 10Mev Proton/PCA Event Began 24 08 2002 0140UT and is in progress
Predicted Monthly T index for August: 102
2. FORECAST (25 AUGUST - 27 AUGUST)
Date T index Conditions MUFs
25 Aug 135 Normal Enhanced 15% to near predicted
monthly values.
26 Aug 100 Normal-fair near predicted monthly values/depressed
5-10%.
27 Aug 100 Normal-fair near predicted monthly values/depressed
5-10%.
COMMENT: IPS HF Communications Warning 42 was issued on 25 August
and is current for interval 25-27 August (SWFs) . HF conditions
are expected to be degraded at high latitudes for 25 August due
to a PCA event. HF conditions may be slightly degraded for 26-27
August due to anticipated increased geomagnetic activity over
the next few days. SWF's possible.
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