[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (24 May 01)

rwc rwc at ips.gov.au
Thu May 24 11:30:02 EST 2001


SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 24 MAY 2001, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (15 MAY - 23 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               
 15 May   2233 2332   11        
 16 May   2233 1002    6       
 17 May   1212 0112    4      
 18 May   2212 1112    5     
 19 May   3321 1011    6    
 20 May   1211 1201    3           
 21 May   0111 1102    2           
 22 May   2112 1222    5
 23 May   2221 1222    6

*estimated from real time data

No significant disturbances observed during week. The earth
has entered a coronal hole high speed wind stream. Active
periods likely next 24-48 hours.

2. FORECAST (24 MAY - 23 JUNE)
Disturbed Periods: 
24-25 May
04-06 Jun
   08 Jun
   11 Jun
   19 Jun
   21 Jun
Best Quiet Periods: 
28 May-02 Jun
    12-14 Jun


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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