RV: ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2)

 

 

De: SWPC Product Subscription Service [mailto:SWPC.Products@noaa.gov]
Enviado el: martes, 09 de octubre de 2012 4:48
Para: cuervo_purulento@yahoo.com
Asunto: ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2)

 

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06

Serial Number: 298

Issue Time: 2012 Oct 09 0540 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6

Threshold Reached: 2012 Oct 09 0540 UTC

Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC

Active Warning: Yes

NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at

www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.

Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.

Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.

Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.

Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

 

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