[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 15 March 09

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SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 15/2330Z MARCH 2009 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (15 MARCH) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
15 Mar    -4    Normal         

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Equatorial PNG/Niue Region:
      Near predicted monthly values. 
   Northern Australian Region:
      Near predicted monthly values.
   Southern Australian and New Zealand Region:
      Near predicted monthly values.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base/Davis/Mawson):
      Near predicted monthly values over the UT day.

PCA Event : No event.

Predicted Monthly T index for March:   3
2. FORECAST (16 MARCH - 18 MARCH)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
16 Mar    -5    Normal           near predicted monthly values 
17 Mar    -5    Normal           near predicted monthly values     
18 Mar    -5    Normal           near predicted monthly values    
COMMENT: GOES solar x-ray flux data shows a slight increase in 
background x-ray flux , resulting in an increase in the ionisation 
of the ionosphere. Expect near predicted HF frequency conditions 
for the next three days, unless solar x-ray activity returns 
to previous levels. 
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For an explanation of some of the terms in this report, go to
http://www.ips.gov.au, and follow links to Educational->
Glossary on Solar Terrestrial Terms.

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