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Space Weather Conditions
24-Hour Observed Maximums
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Latest Observed
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R1-R2 --
R3-R5 --
S1 or greater --
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Current Space Weather Conditions
R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
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SWPC Forecast Operations Switches to ACE from DSCOVR

SWPC Forecast Operations Switches to ACE from DSCOVR
published: Thursday, February 15, 2018 17:41 UTC

The SWPC Forecast Office has switched from our primary operational spacecraft, DSCOVR, to our backup, ACE, through the duration of an anticipated CME event. Post-event another message will follow indicating the office has switched back to DSCOVR.