[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 14 May 02

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SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 14/2330Z MAY 2002 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (14 MAY) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
14 May   137    Normal-fair    

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Equatorial PNG Region:
      Enhanced by 15% during local day,
      Near predicted monthly values during local night.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Mostly near predicted monthly values.
   Southern Australian and New Zealand Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day,
      Enhanced by 25% during local night.
      Depressed by 15% after local dawn.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base):
      Mostly near predicted monthly values to depressed
      10-20% at times.


Predicted Monthly T index for May: 113
2. FORECAST (15 MAY - 17 MAY)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
15 May   130    Normal-fair      Depressed 5-15% at times to 
                                 enhanced 5-15%. 
16 May   140    Normal           5 to 15% above predicted monthly 
                                 values     
17 May   150    Normal           10 to 20% above predicted monthly 
                                 values    
COMMENT: Slightly degraded HF conditions may be possible at times 
for Southern Australian and New Zealand regions for 15 May. 

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