[Ips-dhfpr] ASWFC Daily HF Prop Report - 29 August 23 issued 2330 UT on 29 Aug 2023 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Regional Warning Centre]

SUBJ: ASWFC DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 2330UT/29 AUGUST 2023
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (29 AUGUST) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
29 Aug   104    Normal         

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Cocos Island Region:
      Near predicted monthly values.
   Niue Island Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day.
      Enhanced by 20% during local night.
      Enhanced by 20% after local dawn.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Mostly near predicted monthly values.
      Enhanced by 20% after local dawn.
   Southern Australian Region:
      Mostly near predicted monthly values.
      Enhanced by 20% after local dawn.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Davis/Mawson):
      Near predicted monthly values over the UT day.

PCA Event : No event.

Monthly T index:
Month  T index
Jul      103
Aug      88
Sep      84


2. FORECAST (30 AUGUST - 01 SEPTEMBER)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
30 Aug   110    Normal           Near predicted monthly values 
                                 to 15% enhanced.
31 Aug   110    Normal           Near predicted monthly values 
                                 to 15% enhanced.    
01 Sep   110    Normal           Near predicted monthly values 
                                 to 15% enhanced.   

COMMENT: ASWFC SWF HF Communications Warning 83 was issued on 
28 August and is current for 29-31 Aug. Maximum usable frequencies 
(MUFs) on UT day 29-Aug in the Australian region were near predicted 
values, with 20% enhancements after local dawn this morning. 
Occasional mild spread F observed during local night hours at 
Hobart and Canberra. MUFs are expected to be near predicted values 
to 15% enhanced over 31-Aug to 01-Sep. Isolated fadeouts possible.

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