Physical Properties of Erupting Solar Prominences (Briefing Charts)

Abstract

Our goal is to determine the spectro-polarimetric properties of solar prominences leading to their activation and/or eruption into the interplanetary medium as coronal mass ejections (CMEs). This is accomplished by measuring the velocity and three-dimensional magnetic field of prominences using a new instrument, the Prominence Magnetometer (ProMag). This unique database will be used to study the structure and evolution of prominences, including their intimate interaction with the magnetic fields responsible for their support in the solar corona, until such time as they may erupt. The anticipated future result is the ability to predict the eruption of individual prominences and the following CMEs from the observable characteristics of the prominences. The impact of CMEs on geospace often produces severe space weather effects on Air Force systems. We have accomplished the successful construction, installation at the proposed research site, verification of the design concept and initial observations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 27, 2013
Accession Number
ADA587321

Entities

People

  • Jane L. Fox
  • Roberto Casini

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Coronal Mass Ejections
  • Department Of Defense
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Operations
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Military Research
  • Physical Properties
  • Space Weather
  • Spacecraft
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Solar Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space