Physics
Scientific paper
Jun 1981
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1981soph...71..361p&link_type=abstract
Solar Physics, vol. 71, June 1981, p. 361-379.
Physics
6
Limb Brightening, Photosphere, Solar Activity, Solar Corona, Solar Magnetic Field, Evolution (Development), Magnetic Flux, Magnetohydrodynamic Flow, Skylab Program, X Ray Imagery
Scientific paper
A large equatorial coronal streamer observed in the outer corona grew in brightness and size during successive limb passages between October 6, 1973 and January 10, 1974 (solar rotations 1606-1611). Unlike previous studies of streamers and their photospheric associations, no definite surface feature could be identified in the present case. This suggests that the streamer is associated with the large scale photospheric magnetic field. Comparison of the streamer growth with observed underlying photospheric magnetic flux changes indicated that as the streamer increased in brightness, areal extent, and density, the photospheric magnetic flux decreased. Three possible explanations for the streamer's growth are presented, the conceptually simplest being that the decrease in photospheric field results in an opening of the flux tubes under the streamer, which permits an increase mass flux through the streamer.
MacQueen Robert M.
Poland Arthur I.
No associations
LandOfFree
The evolution of a coronal streamer and the photospheric magnetic field 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 The evolution of a coronal streamer and the photospheric magnetic field, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The evolution of a coronal streamer and the photospheric magnetic field will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-995706