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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2005 Mar 18 2210 UTC# Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, #Space Environment Center and the U.S. Air Force. #
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 077 Issued at 2200Z on 18 Mar 2005IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z Solar activity increased to low levels today. Region
743 (S08W44) produced the largest event of the period, a C1 x-ray
event that occurred at 18/0235 UTC. A magnetic gamma structure has
become apparent in the lead portion of the spot group. No new
regions were numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be at
very low to low levels.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to unsettled levels.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels throughout the period.
III. Event Probabilities 19 Mar to 21 Mar
| Class M | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 18 Mar 096 Predicted 19 Mar-21 Mar 095/095/095 90 Day Mean 18 Mar 097
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 17 Mar 008/012 Estimated Afr/Ap 18 Mar 005/007 Predicted Afr/Ap 19 Mar-21 Mar 005/005-005/005-004/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 19 Mar to 21 Mar
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 03% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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