[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (17 May 01)
rwc
rwc at ips.gov.au
Thu May 17 13:58:13 EST 2001
SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT
ISSUED ON 17 MAY 2001, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
1. SUMMARY (08 MAY - 16 MAY)
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
08 May 0023 3333 10
09 May 3333 5543 24
10 May 3343 2232 13
11 May 2111 1123 5
12 May 2234 5354 24
13 May 3333 3444 19
14 May 3232 0123 8
15 May 2233 2332 11
16 May 2233 1002 6
*estimated from real time data
The sources of the activity this period are unclear as both
CME and coronal hole effects were observed.
2. FORECAST (17 MAY - 16 JUNE)
Disturbed Periods:
19-21 May: Active
25-26 May: Active
4-9 June: Active
Best Quiet Periods:
27 May - 3 June
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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