Solar Atmospheric Dynamics.
Abstract
We have studied the heating of the solar chromosphere and transition region by acoustic waves. We find they are incapable of transporting sufficient energy through the chromosphere to heat the transition region and corona. We are developing a radiative fluid dynamic computer code to study acoustic heating of the chromosphere and the effect of acoustic waves on line profiles. In order to study heating by other types of wave motions we have analyzed the wave vector surface of the Magneto-Acoustic-Gravity Waves and are developing a 'modal' computer code to study their propagation and dissipation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA092910
Entities
People
- Robert F. Stein
Organizations
- Michigan State University