Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Nov 1988
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Astronomy and Astrophysics (ISSN 0004-6361), vol. 206, no. 1, Nov. 1988, p. 121-128. Research supported by SERC.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Solar Flares, Solar X-Rays, Statistical Analysis, X Ray Spectra, Imaging Spectrometers, Solar Maximum Mission, Temporal Distribution
Scientific paper
The authors undertake a statistical analysis of the soft X-ray (3.5 - 5.5 keV) profiles of solar flares as observed with the Hard X-ray Imaging Spectrometer on the Solar Maximum Mission. Data are presented for 59 flares. The durations, maximum intensities and intensity profiles of the flares are examined. The properties of the "typical" solar flare are discussed. The distributions of the measured parameters with respect to one another reveal some interesting results. In common with past studies, it is concluded that there is no evidence to suggest that more than one type of event is being viewed, despite a desire evident in the literature to place events into distinct groups. It is also concluded that commonly held views about the relationships between flare duration and intensity, profile asymmetries and intensity etc., are in error.
Harrison Richard A.
Pearce Geoffrey
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