[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (12 April 01)

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 12 APRIL 2001, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (03 APRIL - 11 APRIL)
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               
 03 Apr   2321 1212    6        
 04 Apr   2222 5442   17       
 05 Apr   2233 2333   12      
 06 Apr   2233 2333   12     
 07 Apr   4432 1443   18    
 08 Apr   3225 5365   33           
 09 Apr   3333 3432   15           
 10 Apr   3212 2322    8
 11 Apr   2122 4767   51

*estimated from real time data

Multiple CME induced periods of activity.

2. FORECAST (12 APRIL - 12 MAY)
Disturbed Periods: 
15-16 April: Active
23-28 April: Active with possible minor storms

Best Quiet Periods: 
20-22 April

PEASE 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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