Discrepancies between Theoretical and Empirical Models of the Flaring Solar Chromosphere and their Possible Resolution.

Abstract

We compare theoretically and empirically deduced models of the solar chromosphere during flares. Marked discrepancies between these two types of models are noted, and various reasons offered to explain their existence. We develop a new means of testing theoretical heating models by analyzing the net energy loss rates in (observed) empirical atmospheres and inverting the flare energy equation to deduce the parameters of the supposed heating mechanism. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA097137

Entities

People

  • A. Gordon Emslie
  • John C. Brown
  • Marcos E. Machado

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Argentina
  • Astronomy
  • Atmospheres
  • Chromosphere
  • Differential Equations
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Flux
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Equations
  • Hard X Rays
  • Integral Equations
  • Military Research
  • Solar Flares
  • Sun
  • Temperature Gradients
  • X Rays

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  • Solar Physics
  • Theoretical Analysis.