Active Region Flare Rates and 8.6 mm Brightness Temperatures, II.
Abstract
The relationship between the flaring rate and 8.6 mm brightness temperatures of active regions has been analyzed. As the 8.6 mm brightness temperature of an active region increases, the energy released by the region is contained in larger and larger flares. At low temperatures subflares are dominant, at intermediate temperatures most of the events are either subflares or class 1 flares and at high temperatures class 2 or greater flares release most of the energy. The results of the study indicate that measurements of 8.6 mm brightness temperatures can be used to predict the rate of flaring of active regions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA022680
Entities
People
- George L. Withbroe
- Jorge E. Vernazza
Organizations
- Harvard College Observatory