[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (24 April 03)
rwc
rwc at ips.gov.au
Thu Apr 24 11:57:10 EST 2003
SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT
ISSUED ON 24 APRIL 2003, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
1. SUMMARY (15 APRIL - 23 APRIL)
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 Apr 3334 3223 14
16 Apr 3345 4344 25
17 Apr 3344 4332 18
18 Apr 2324 4322 14
19 Apr 2322 2232 9
20 Apr 2321 3334 13
21 Apr 2444 2333 17
22 Apr 3334 3344 19
23 Apr 2333 3232 12
*estimated from real time data
The geomagnetic activity remained mostly at 'queit
to active' levels during this period due to strong
solar wind stream from coronal hole. Isolated periods
of minor storm were also observed on 16 April.
2. FORECAST (24 APRIL - 24 MAY)
Disturbed Periods: 25-26 April, 28 April- 02 May, 06-15 May,
20-23 May
Best Quiet Periods: 03-04 May
PLEASE 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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