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Solar wind disturbances in the outer heliosphere, caused by six successive solar flares from the same active region

Journal Article · · Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States)
Solar wind disturbances caused by six hypothetical flares from the same active region are traced out to about 15 au, using a simple empirical modeling method developed by Hakamada and Akasofu (1982). Our method provides a first order construction, temporal and spatial, of flare-induced shocks and their multiple interactions with each other, as well as with the corotating interaction regions. The results are discussed in connection with recent cosmic ray observations by space probes.
Research Organization:
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
OSTI ID:
5518409
Journal Information:
Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 10:7; ISSN GPRLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English