[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (28 December 00)

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 28 DECEMBER 2000, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (19 DECEMBER - 27 DECEMBER)
K indices are in UT (0-24). For conversion to local time:
AEST = UT + 10 hours; ACST = UT + 9.5 hours; AWST = UT + 8 hours
        Australian Region*              
 Date     K-INDICES    A               
 19 Dec   2121 1113    5        
 20 Dec   2122 0112    4       
 21 Dec   1112 2212    5      
 22 Dec   1210 2225   10     
 23 Dec   4332 3213   13    
 24 Dec   3222 2234   11           
 25 Dec   3222 4323   12           
 26 Dec   2221 1133    7
 27 Dec   2231 3323   10

*estimated from real time data

Coronal hole induced activity observed 22-25 Dec.


2. FORECAST (28 DECEMBER - 28 JANUARY)
Disturbed Periods: 
3-5 jan: unsettled to active (mild activity)
 19 jan: unsettled to active (mild activity)

Two solar regions are currently showing development, and there is a
chance for flare/CME activity this week, if region development
continues.

Best Quiet Periods: 
8-12 Jan
15-18 Jan


PEASE NOTE:  
At this time of the solar cycle, space weather conditions 
are frequently determined by short timescale events, not 
able to be forecasted a week in advance. 

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