Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics – Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2010-03-08
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
ApJ Letters (accepted)
Scientific paper
We show here a component of the meridional circulation developing at medium-high latitudes (40-50 degrees) before the new solar cycle starts. Like the torsional oscillation of the zonal flows, this extra circulation seems to precede the onset of magnetic activity at the solar surface and move slowly towards lower latitudes. However, the behavior of this component differs from that of the torsional oscillation regarding location and convergence towards the equator at the end of the cycle. The observation of this component before the magnetic regions appear at the solar surface has only been possible due to the prolonged solar minimum. The results could settle the discussion as to whether the extra component of the meridional circulation around the activity belts, which has been known for some time, is or is not an effect of material motions around the active regions.
Hernandez Irene Gonzalez
Hill F. F.
Howe Rachel
Komm Rudi
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