Time evolution of fine structures in the solar chromosphere.

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Oct 1994

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Astronomy and Astrophysics 290, 285-294 (1994)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Lines: Profile, Sun: Chromosphere

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We have studied the temporal evolution of two quiet chromospheric regions, one with a typical rosette and another with chains of mottles at the junction of three supergranules. The observations were obtained during 15 minutes with the Multichannel Subtractive Double Pass spectrograph (MSDP) operating in Hα at the Pic du Midi Observatory. We derived intensity maps and Doppler shift velocities at different wavelengths along the Hα profile over a two dimensional field of view. The observed contrast profiles were matched with theoretical contrast profiles using Beckers' cloud model for a more accurate determination of the line of sight velocity. A statistical analysis with cross correlation functions showed that the fine structures were stable in intensity over the observation period (15 min), but the line of sight velocity showed important changes within a few minutes. A detailed analysis of the velocities along the axes of dark mottles showed that the predominant pattern of bulk motion is that of downflow at their footpoints and alternating phases of upflow and downflow at their tops. This motion is consistent with Pikel'ner's model for spicules, which attributes this pattern to the reconnection of opposite magnetic filed lines. This picture is also consistent with the velocity reversals with time observed in spicules and may be associated to the systematic downflows observed in the transition region. Doppler shift velocities in dark mottles are too low compared to those derived with the cloud model; the latter are comparable to those reported for spicules, strengthening the view that these structures are identical.

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