[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (26 February 04)

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 26 FEBRUARY 2004, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (17 FEBRUARY - 25 FEBRUARY)
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               
 17 Feb   1101 1212    3     
 18 Feb   2211 2333    9     
 19 Feb   2311 0112    5    
 20 Feb   1110 1112    3    
 21 Feb   2112 3222    7    
 22 Feb   2112 4222    8    
 23 Feb   2222 2223    8    
 24 Feb   2222 3322    9    
 25 Feb   2113 2013    6    

*estimated from real time data

Generally quiet geomagnetic conditions observed over the past week. 
Expected mildly elevated activity based on recurrence did not eventuate. 

2. FORECAST (26 FEBRUARY - 27 MARCH)
Disturbed Periods:
29-FEB, 01-MAR, 09-13 MAR. 

Best Quiet Periods: 
05-07 MAR, 14-19 MAR.

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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