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Geophysical report
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Solar and Geophysical Activity Summary 2002 Sep 17 0245 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Solar and Geophysical Activity Summary
SGAS Number 260 Issued at 0245Z on 17 Sep 2002 This report is compiled from data received at SWO on 16 SepA. Energetic Events
Begin Max End Rgn Loc Xray Op 245MHz 10cm Sweep 0236 0236 0237 150 0306 0310 0312 0114 S13W20 M1.3 Sn 490 II
B. Proton Events
None
C. Geomagnetic Activity Summary
The geomagnetic field was at
predominantly quiet levels. Isolated unsettled conditions were
observed at high latitudes. The greater than 2 MeV electron flux
has been high today.
D. Stratwarm
None
E. Daily Indices: (real-time preliminary/estimated values)
10 cm 183 SSN 190 Afr/Ap 006/008 X-ray Background B9.0 Daily Proton Fluence (flux accumulation over 24 hrs) GT 1 MeV 6.2e+04 GT 10 MeV 1.2e+04 p/(cm2-ster-day) (GOES-8 satellite synchronous orbit W75 degrees) Daily Electron Fluence GT 2 MeV 7.20e+07 e/(cm2-ster-day) (GOES-8 satellite synchronous orbit W75 degrees) 3 Hour K-indices Boulder 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 Planetary 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 1
F. Comments
None
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