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Satellite
	Latest Conditions
	·	Magnetopause Model -- A model that predicts the location of the magnetopause, the balancing point between solar wind pressure and the pressure from the Earths geomagnetic field
	·	Electron Fluence Forecast -- 27 day presistance prediction of daily geosynchronus electron fluence values
	Total Electron Content
	·	Regional Maps -- Estimated Total Electron content derived from real time foF2 maps and the IRI (International Reference Ionosphere)
	·	GPS and IRI Comparison -- Comparison of Total Electron Content from GPS measurements and derived values from the IRI and regional real time foF2 maps
	Prediction Tools
	·	Sun-Satellite Interference -- Near the time of equinoxes each year the Sun passes close (position in the sky) to a given geostationary satellite at some time of the day, this may cause interference. This tool predicts the times of such interference.
	·	Orbital Decay Estimations -- Solar cycle level and geomagnetic activity affect the orbital decay of low Earth orbiting satellites. This tool attempts to provide an estimate of re-entry time based on the satellites details.
	Related Sites
	·	Satellite Links
	·	GOES Solar Data
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Geophysical
	Latest Conditions
	·	Magnetograms -- Real time plots of the variation in the Earth's magnetic field for Darwin, Townsville, Learmonth, Culgoora, Canberra, Hobart, Davis, and Casey
	·	Indices -- K-Index, Pulsation Index and A-Index plots
	·	Maps -- Estimated K-Index and pc3 Pulsation Index for Australian Region
	·	Cosmic Ray -- Variations in cosmic rays counts can indicate Forbush decreases and ground level events, plots, background information and real time data are available
	Alerts and Warnings
	·	Geomagnetic Warning -- A Geomagnetic Warning is a forecast of disturbed geomagnetic conditions
	·	Geomagnetic Alert -- A Geomagnetic Alert indicates a geomagnetic disturbance is in progress
	·	GEOSTAT Alert -- An alert system that tracks solar coronal mass ejections from Sun to Earth
	·	Aurora Alert -- An Auroral Alert is issued when IPS expects auroral displays to be visible from southern Australia.
	Summary and Forecasts
	·	Daily Report -- The Geomagnetic summary and forecast section from the current IPS Daily and Solar Geophysical Report
	·	Weekly Report -- The Weekly Geophysical Report, issued each Thursday
	Prediction Tools
	·	Auroral Oval -- A graphic tool estimating the location of the southern Auroral Oval
	Historical Data
	·	Magnetograms -- Archived magnetic field variation plots for Darwin, Townsville, Learmonth, Culgoora, Canberra, Hobart, Davis and Casey
	·	Indices -- K-Index and Pulsation Index plots for various locations
	·	Data Files -- Ftp links for Darwin, Townsville, Learmonth, Culgoora, Canberra and Hobart
	Related Sites
	·	Geophysical Links -- To other organizations
	Section Information
	·	Geophysical Help Page -- Explanations of terms and indicators used in this section
	·	Latest News -- Look here for recent changes and additions to the geophysical section

Solar
	Solar Conditions
	·	Day-Night Location -- The image below gives the present location of day and night on the earth. The white area on the map are those locations in day; the grey indicates twilight; and the black is night
	·	Solar Region Data -- The location, size and magnetic complexity of sunspot regions on the visible solar disk
	·	Solar Activity Plot -- This plot shows the solar activity level (low, moderate, high, very high) for the past month
	·	Solar Wind Speed -- ACE (US Advanced Composition Explorer) satellite driven solar wind speed, solar wind magnetic field direction, and density plot
	·	Summary and Forecast -- Solar activity summary and forecast from the IPS Daily Solar and Geophysical Report
	·	Monthly Sunspot Numbers -- Observed, estimated and predicted monthly sunspot numbers
	·	X-Ray Flux -- Current value of solar xray flux which is updated every 5 minutes
	·	X-Ray Flares -- List of recent solar flares and estimated area of fadeout information
	·	Proton Flux -- Current value of the solar proton flux.
	Culgoora Observatory
	·	Overview -- A short description of Culgoora Solar Observatory
	·	Spectrographs -- Solar radio spectrographs, observe the Sun over a wide radio frequency range during the local day. Real time, Hourly and Daily images from the Culgoora radiospectrograph are available.
	·	Last Type II Event -- Solar radio spectrograph Type II events (or radio sweeps) can be an indication of a solar coronal mass ejection events.
	·	H-Alpha Image -- A real time image of the Sun's chromosphere from Culgoora Solar Observatory. Solar flare patrol is conducted by observing this layer of the Sun.
	·	Flare Forecast -- The expert system "Theophrastus" developed in the USA for solar flare prediction from sunspot configurations, is run daily at the Culgoora Solar Observatory.
	·	Historical Data -- Spectrographs and H-Alpha images from past days
	·	White Light Image -- Hourly image of the Sun's photosphere, the visible solar disk, showing sunspots.
	Learmonth Observatory
	·	Overview -- A brief description of Learmonth Solar Observatory
	·	Spectrographs -- Solar radio spectrographs, observe the Sun over a wide radio frequency range during the local day. Real time, Hourly and Daily images from the Culgoora radiospectrograph are available
	·	Images -- H-Alpha(full disk & solar regions), GONG white light(images & movies) and GONG Magnetograms (images & movies)
	·	Radio Flux -- Plot Diagram, Hour Plot Diagram and Quiet Solar(IFLUX)
	·	SEON Messages -- Text descriptions of solar activity from Learmonth Solar Observatory
	·	Flare Forecast -- Solar flare activity forecast from Learmonth Solar Observatory
	·	Historical Data -- Full Disk H-Alpha Images and Daily Spectrographs
	·	Movies of Solar Activity -- Full Disk , Large Scale and White Light Images
	Online Tools
	·	Solar Activity Rotation -- An interactive graphic tool showing 27 day (the average solar rotation period) geomagnetic activity plots (referred to as a rotation board) and solar flare activity and coronal holes
	·	Culgoora Type II Tool -- An interactive graphic tool for computing the shock speed from Type II sweeps, the faster the shock speed the sooner it will reach the Earth and possibly disturb the geomagnetic field
	·	Learmonth Type II Tool -- An interactive graphic tool for computing shock speeds from Type II sweeps
	Related Sites
	·	Solar Links -- Related links
	Section Information
	·	Solar Help Page
	·	Latest News

HF Systems
	Australasia
	·	HAP Charts -- Hourly Area Prediction HF base to mobile charts are available for hourly, daily and weekly
	·	HF Conditions -- Current vertical maximum usable frequency (MUF or foF2) Plots, HF Communications Warning, daily ionospheric summary and forecast and real time MUF report
	·	Ionogram Viewer -- An interactive tool to view images of ionospheric echoes (called ionograms) recorded by IPS ionosondes (or ionospheric sounders) around Australia and Antarctica.
	·	Ionospheric Map -- A real time vertical MUF (maximum usable frequency) map produced from ionospheric measurements from ionosondes
	·	LAMP Charts -- Local Area Mobile Predictions, HF predictions within 1000km of a base, for hourly and recent days
	·	T Index -- The T index is used to state the current level of support of the ionosphere, it is used in the generation of HF predictions, a T index map, plot, real time T index values and FAQ page are available.
	Europe
	·	Hourly HAP Charts -- Hourly Area Prediction HF based to mobile for the European region
	·	T Index Map
	·	Ionospheric Map -- Near real time European vertical MUF (maximum usable frequency) map, which can be used for an indication of near vertical incidence ionospheric frequencies of support in the European region
	·	Recent foF2 Plots -- Plots of vertical MUF from Athens, Rome, and Chilton (similar European organizations exchange data with IPS)
	·	LAMP Charts -- Local Area Mobile Predictions, HF predictions within 1000km of a base, for hourly and recent days for some European cities
	North America
	·	HAP Charts -- Hourly Area Prediction HF base to mobile charts are available for the USA, for hourly, daily and a chart with estimated location of the northern auroral oval superimposed
	·	T Index Map -- The USA T index map shows which areas in the region are above, near, or below the average level ionospheric of support
	·	Ionospheric Map -- Near real time USA vertical MUF (maximum usable frequency) map, which can be used for an indication of near vertical incidence ionospheric frequencies of support
	High Latitude and IPY
	·	High Latitude Conditions -- The IPS support page for The International Polar Year programme
	·	International Polar Year -- Background information on the International Polar Year programme
	·	High Latitude Links -- Associated participating organizations, related pages to the IPY
	Global HF
	·	HF Conditions -- Inferred (from the current geomagnetic activity level) global HF propagation conditions and HF Fadeout Warning (forecast of shortwave fadeouts associated with daylight solar flares)
	·	Fadeout Charts -- Image showing prediction of current fadeout enhanced absorption limiting frequencies (if a solar flare is in progress) and ALF fadeout contour from the last major solar flare
	·	Polar Cap Absorption -- Ionospheric PCA events are associated with high energy solar protons, plots from riometers, which measure the increase ionospheric absorption during such events are available and a log of recent solar proton events
	·	T Index -- Monthly T indices for ASAPS (Advanced Stand Alone prediction System) and regional real time T index values
	·	Ionospheric Map -- Near real time global vertical MUF (maximum usable frequency) map, which can be used for an indication of near vertical incidence ionospheric frequencies of support
	·	HAP Charts -- Hourly HAP charts based on the near real time global MUF map.
	Online Tools
	·	Prediction Tools -- Online HF predictions tools, point to point, and point to area.
	·	Index Plots -- A monthly displays of the daily planetary A index, 10.7cm flux and northern and southern hemisphere T index values
	·	Culgoora HF Spectrum -- A real time display of the HF spectrum at Culgoora Solar Observatory, near Narrabri northern NSW, Australia
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	·	HF Communications Problem Page
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	·	ASAPS -- PC based Advanced Stand Alone Prediction Tool for HF sky wave, (and some ground wave communication) frequency prediction
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