Comparison of the meridional flows in the Sun's convection zone, predicted by theories of the solar dynamo and differential rotation

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1975 · Astrophys. J., v. 199, no. 3, pp. 761-764

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/153749· OSTI ID:4160020

Durney, B R

Recently Yoshimura has evaluated the gradient of the Sun's angular velocity (d$Omega$/dr) necessary to give a good fit to the observed solar activity cycle. We estimate the meridional velocities in the convection zone, implied by this value of d$omega$/dr. These meridional velocities are in good agreement with those necessary to explain the Sun's surface differential rotation.

• Research Organization: National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-33-001626
• OSTI ID: 4160020
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J., v. 199, no. 3, pp. 761-764, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

N56400* -Physics (Astrophysics & Cosmology)-Solar Phenomena
640104* -Physics Research-Astrophysics & Cosmology-Solar Phenomena
*SOLAR ACTIVITY- ROTATION
ANGULAR VELOCITY
CONVECTION
SOLAR CYCLE
VISCOSITY