[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (06 May 04)

rwc rwc at ips.gov.au
Thu May 6 11:59:58 EST 2004


SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 06 MAY 2004, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (27 APRIL - 05 MAY)
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               
 27 Apr   1221 0121    4     
 28 Apr   1121 1222    5     
 29 Apr   1211 0012    3    
 30 Apr   2221 1133    7    
 01 May   3222 2212    7    
 02 May   1112 1112    4    
 03 May   1212 1132    6    
 04 May   2331 3112    8    
 05 May   2233 3432   13    

*estimated from real time data

Geomagnetic activity has been mainly quiet. There was a period of 
unsettled conditions mid-week due to a weak coronal hole wind stream.
Isolated active periods observed on 05-May due to another weak 
coronal hole wind stream. Activity confined mostly to higher latitudes. 

2. FORECAST (06 MAY - 05 JUNE)
Disturbed Periods: 
06-07 May, 13-15 May, 20-22 May, 01-03 Jun.

Best Quiet Periods: 
10-12 May, 16-19 May, 23-26 May, 29-30 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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