advance alert of expected reduced GPS accuracy

GPS Space Weather Service - advance warning of increased GPS positioning errors
Source SIDC + GPS Section of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
Frequency ASAP, when needed
Format Plain text
Mail header advance alert of expected reduced GPS accuracy
SIDC code gpsAL

Latest issue 

:Issued: 2005 Jan 17 1225 UTC
:Product: documentation at http://sidc.oma.be/products/gpsAL
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# GPS Space Weather Service: advance alert of increased GPS positioning errors #
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The MAK-model forecasts a K-index of 8. This is severe storm level, which could be the origin of severe degradations in RTK-GPS positioning conditions.

 
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Details

This contains a single line indicating that the RTK positioning is expected to reach severely (red conditions) or extremely (black conditions) disturbed conditions.

Check the ISES code book for information on ISES codes.