Pls,
I cant affirm anything ... but...
in the last 2 days at least 3 major organizations that are providers of
meteorological data and products are had problems with they data
delivering/processing systems. Everyone is aware about NCEP issues, and
today I got alert messages regarding delaying of unavailability of
products from ECMWF and KNMI.
My Guess/doubt is if the current solar storm events are causing these
issues. For curiosity, 3 alerts that the Space Weather Prediction Center
published:
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/index.html
Cheers,
Waldenio.
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Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2070
Issue Time: 2013 Aug 18 0541 UTC
CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2069
Begin Time: 2013 Aug 16 1800 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 4301 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging
resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.
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Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 588
Issue Time: 2013 Aug 17 1947 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2013 Aug 17 1908 UTC
Maximum Time: 2013 Aug 17 1915 UTC
End Time: 2013 Aug 17 1933 UTC
Duration: 25 minutes
Peak Flux: 150 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 120 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst
associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or
greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative
of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise
is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive
receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 424
Issue Time: 2013 Aug 17 1932 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2013 Aug 17 1909 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions
on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass
ejections and solar radiation storms.
