[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 09 May 02

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SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 09/2330Z MAY 2002 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (09 MAY) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
09 May   157    Normal         

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Equatorial PNG Region:
      Enhanced by 15% during local day,
      Enhanced by 35% during local night.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day,
      Enhanced by 35% during local night.
   Southern Australian and New Zealand Region:
      Enhanced by 20-30%.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base):
      Near predicted monthly values. 
      Spread F observed second half UT day.


Predicted Monthly T index for May: 113
2. FORECAST (10 MAY - 12 MAY)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
10 May   150    Normal           10 to 15% above predicted monthly 
                                 values 
11 May   150    Normal           10 to 15% above predicted monthly 
                                 values     
12 May   150    Normal           10 to 15% above predicted monthly 
                                 values    
COMMENT: Shock from M1/CME arrived overnight. However, no 
significant geomagnetic activity followed. 
Degradation in HF conditions now not expected. 

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