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

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 03 SEPTEMBER 2004, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (25 AUGUST - 02 SEPTEMBER)
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 Aug   1111 1211    3     
 26 Aug   1110 1212    3     
 27 Aug   1110 1122    3    
 28 Aug   2232 0212    6    
 29 Aug   1202 1112    4  Weak sudden impulse of 15nT observed at 1002UT.
 30 Aug   3223 4534   20    
 31 Aug   3343 2333   15    
 01 Sep   2222 1213    7    
 02 Sep   2121 1111    4    

*estimated from real time data

Moderate geomagnetic storm activity was observed on 30 Aug, following a 
sudden impulse from a coronal mass ejection. This mass ejection was
probably associated with an erupting solar filament on 27 Aug.

2. FORECAST (03 SEPTEMBER - 03 OCTOBER)
Disturbed Periods: None
Mild activity may be observed on 3,5,17-18 Sep.

Best Quiet Periods: 8-12 Sep, 20-29 Sep.


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