[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 20 March 02

[Regional Warning Centre]

SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 20/2330Z MARCH 2002 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (20 MARCH) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
20 Mar   167    Normal         

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Equatorial PNG Region:
      No data.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Enhanced by 15% during local day,
      Enhanced by 35% during local night.
   Southern Australian and New Zealand Region:
      Enhanced by 30% during local day,
      Enhanced by 25% during local night.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base):
      Enhanced by 25% over the UT day.


Predicted Monthly T index for March: 111
2. FORECAST (21 MARCH - 23 MARCH)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
21 Mar   160    Normal           10 to 15% above predicted monthly 
                                 values 
22 Mar   150    Normal-Fair      10 to 20% above predicted monthly 
                                 values     
23 Mar   150    Normal-Fair      10 to 20% above predicted monthly 
                                 values    
COMMENT: Mild dgerdation in HF conditions possible local night 
hours southern Aus/NZ region 22-23 March. 

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