Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
May 1999
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999aas...194.2106l&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, 194th AAS Meeting, #21.06; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 31, p.858
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
Flow patterns on the solar surface can provide insight into the dynamics of the solar convection zone and photosphere. Since basic properties of the solar fluid can be very difficult to observe directly, simulations of solar convection are necessary to explore the interplay between the solar fluid and surface features. We investigate flow dynamics on the surface of a convective fluid and discuss the relationship of the flow patterns to observable characteristics. Passive floaters advected by the surface velocity field rapidly collect in the downflow lanes. At large times, the floaters collect in quasi-stagnant regions that are long-lived with respect to the granular pattern. We identify this larger, longer-lived pattern with mesogranular flows. The relationship between the mesogranules and the surface distribution of magnetic features is discussed. This work is supported by NASA SR&T NAG5-4953 and by a TRACE subgrant from Lockheed Martin to the University of Chicago.
Cattaneo Fausto
Lenz Daniel
No associations
LandOfFree
Surface Dynamics of the Solar Granular Flow does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Surface Dynamics of the Solar Granular Flow, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Surface Dynamics of the Solar Granular Flow will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1120053