[Ips-wgr] IPS Weekly Geo. Report (18 March 04)

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SUBJ: IPS WEEKLY GEOPHYSICAL REPORT 
ISSUED ON 18 MARCH 2004, BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES,
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

1. SUMMARY (09 MARCH - 17 MARCH)
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               
 09 Mar   2223 3444   16     
 10 Mar   3554 3233   23     
 11 Mar   3334 3454   23    
 12 Mar   3443 3423   18    
 13 Mar   3233 4322   13    
 14 Mar   2234 4232   14    
 15 Mar   3312 3223   10    
 16 Mar   2212 2322    7    
 17 Mar   2211 1122    5    

*estimated from real time data

The Earth entered a high speed coronal hole wind stream on Mar 09.
Several days of active conditions were observed early in the
week. Solar wind parameters declined slowly, with active intervals 
persisting until mid-week. Quiet conditions prevailing at end
of week.

2. FORECAST (18 MARCH - 17 APRIL)
Disturbed Periods: 
21-22 Mar Unsettled to active
25-29 Mar Active
05-08 Apr Active
09-12 Apr Unsettled

Best Quiet Periods:
   18 Mar
02-04 Apr
13-15 Apr

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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