[Ips-dhfpr] IPS Daily HF Prop Report - 19 May 02

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SUBJ: IPS DAILY HF PROPAGATION REPORT
ISSUED AT 19/2330Z MAY 2002 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE
AUSTRALIAN REGION SUMMARY AND FORECAST

1. SUMMARY (19 MAY) 
Date   T index  Conditions    
19 May   142    Normal         

Flares: none.

MUFs:
   Equatorial PNG Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day,
      Enhanced by 45% during local night.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day,
      Enhanced by 25% during local night.
   Southern Australian and New Zealand Region:
      Enhanced by 15%.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Scott Base):
      Enhanced by 20% over the UT day.


Predicted Monthly T index for May: 113
2. FORECAST (20 MAY - 22 MAY)
Date   T index  Conditions       MUFs                              
20 May   120    Normal           near predicted monthly values 
21 May   120    Normal           near predicted monthly values     
22 May   120    Normal           Near predicted monthly values    
COMMENT: Spread F observed at Antarctic latitudes in association 
with mild geomagnetic activity following recent shock. 

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