Search for the North-South Asymmetry in Solar Activity.

Abstract

The use of the comprehensive flare index as a possible indicator of north-south asymmetry in solar activity is investigated. Using a data base extending from 1955 through 1980 we discuss several of the problems that were encountered in using this index as an indicator of possible north-south asymmetry in solar activity. Preliminary results indicate that even allowing for the large number of 'major' flares for which the location on the sun was decidedly more active than the southern hemisphere for the period 1959 through 1970. Keywords: Heliosphere; Solar flares, Reprints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 03, 1985
Accession Number
ADA155525

Entities

People

  • D. F. Smart
  • M. A. Shea

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Asymmetry
  • Data Centers
  • Databases
  • Digital Information
  • Hemispheres
  • Indicators
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Ionospheric Disturbances
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Solar Activity
  • Solar Cycle
  • Solar Flares
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Sun
  • Symmetry

Readers

  • Solar Physics
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design