[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 19 March 06

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SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 19/2330Z MARCH 2006 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (19 MARCH) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
19 Mar     5    Fair-normal    

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Equatorial PNG/Niue Region:
      Depressed by 15% during local day,
      Near predicted monthly values during local night.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day,
      Depressed by 20% during local night.
   Southern Australian and New Zealand Region:
      Depressed by 25% during local day,
      Near predicted monthly values during local night.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base/Davis/Mawson):
      Variable conditions during local day,
      Extended periods of disturbance.

PCA Event : No event.

Predicted Monthly T index for March:  16
2. FORECAST (20 MARCH - 22 MARCH)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
20 Mar    10    Normal-Fair      depressed 5 to 15%/near predicted 
                                 monthly values 
21 Mar    15    Normal           Near predicted monthly values     
22 Mar    15    Normal           Near predicted monthly values    
COMMENT: Localised variability observed over most of the region 
under the influence of a coronal hole wind stream. Expect similar 
conditions Equatorial/Aus region on day one. Generally weak ionospheric 
conditions observed S Ocean/Antarctic region, with periods of 
increased absorption. Regional conditions should gradually improve 
days two and three. 
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For an explanation of some of the terms in this report, goto
http://www.ips.gov.au, and follow links to Educational->
Gloassary on Solar Terrestrial Terms.

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