[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (04 December 03)

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 04 DECEMBER 2003, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (25 NOVEMBER - 03 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               
 25 Nov   4333 3422   16     
 26 Nov   2212 2223    7     
 27 Nov   2212 1123    6    
 28 Nov   2213 3213    9    
 29 Nov   2121 2023    6    
 30 Nov   3322 3334   14    
 01 Dec   2222 2213    7    
 02 Dec   3232 2112    8    
 03 Dec   2221 1212    5    

*estimated from real time data

Mild activity on 25 and 30 Nov due to coronal hole high
speed wind stream.

2. FORECAST (04 DECEMBER - 03 JANUARY)
Disturbed Periods: 
07-15 Dec extended period of active conditions, isolated minor storm periods
17-18 Dec active periods possible

Best Quiet Periods: 
23-27 Dec
02-05 Jan


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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