Speaker
Ms
Clare Luckey
(University of Michigan)
Abstract content <br> (Max 300 words)<br><a href="http://events.saip.org.za/getFile.py/access?resId=0&materialId=0&confId=34" target="_blank">Formatting &<br>Special chars</a>
We present a study that validates High Frequency (HF) propagation predictions in the South African region. Measurements of the ionospheric propagation from ionosondes, the international beacon project, and Doppler sounders located in Africa are used for a space weather study on the accuracy of the SANSA predictions. The HF predictions are crucial for communication within Africa, and are significantly affected by adverse space weather. SANSA operates the Regional Warning Centre for Space Weather in Africa, and as such is mandated to produce accurate predictions and forecasts as well as confidence levels on the regional impact of space weather.
Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution
Mark Moldwin
University of Michigan
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, N/A)?
Hons
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?
No
Please indicate whether<br>this abstract may be<br>published online<br>(Yes / No)
Yes
Primary author
Ms
Clare Luckey
(University of Michigan)
Co-authors
Prof.
Mark Moldwin
(University of Michigan)
Ms
Mpho Tshisaphungo
(SANSA Space Science)
