[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (06 March 03)
rwc
rwc at ips.gov.au
Thu Mar 6 15:22:55 EST 2003
SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT
ISSUED ON 06 MARCH 2003, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
1. SUMMARY (25 FEBRUARY - 05 MARCH)
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 Feb 2222 2112 6
26 Feb 2234 3335 18
27 Feb 4334 5333 22
28 Feb 3224 3434 17
01 Mar 3223 3334 14
02 Mar 2322 3233 11
03 Mar 2232 3444 16
04 Mar 4344 3334 21
05 Mar 3223 3333 13
*estimated from real time data
Mildly elevated geomagnetic activity observed over past week
primarily due to coronal hole solar wind streams.
2. FORECAST (06 MARCH - 05 APRIL)
Disturbed Periods: 13-22 March, 25 Mar - 1 April.
Best Quiet Periods: 7-12 March.
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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