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

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 04 MARCH 2004, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (24 FEBRUARY - 03 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               
 24 Feb   2222 3322    9     
 25 Feb   2113 2013    6     
 26 Feb   3100 1002    3    
 27 Feb   2323 2243   12    
 28 Feb   2343 2333   14    
 29 Feb   2325 3323   16    
 01 Mar   3223 3333   13    
 02 Mar   3243 3333   15    
 03 Mar   2214 3222   10    

*estimated from real time data

Geomagnetic conditions were quiet at the beginning of the week. 
Magnetic activity increased to unsettled to active levels 
mid-week under the influence of a recurrent coronal hole wind 
stream. IMF Bz polarity remained mostly neutral, limiting 
activity to isolated active periods at low to mid latitudes, 
with isolated storm intervals at high latitudes. At the time of 
report issue, solar wind parameters, and anticipated 
geomagnetic activity, are in gradual decline.

2. FORECAST (04 MARCH - 03 APRIL)
Disturbed Periods: 
09-12 Mar, 26-30 Mar. 

Best Quiet Periods: 
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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