[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (31 May 01)

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 31 MAY 2001, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (22 MAY - 30 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               
 22 May   2112 1222    5        
 23 May   2221 1222    6       
 24 May   2311 1111    5      
 25 May   1121 2211    4     
 26 May   1211 0012    3    
 27 May   1001 2322    5           
 28 May   2223 3323   11           
 29 May   2211 2213    6
 30 May   1100 1011    1

*estimated from real time data

Mostly quiet with slightly enhanced geomagnetic activity for 27-28
May due to moderate shock in solar wind followed by southward IMF.

2. FORECAST (31 MAY - 30 JUNE)
Disturbed Periods: 4-11 June.

Best Quiet Periods: 31 May - 3 June, 12-30 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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