New solar model maps sun more accurately with far-side data
Key Takeaways
- SwRI researchers developed an improved solar prediction model.
- The model incorporates activity from the far side of the sun.
- Data from 2010 to 2014 was used to combine Earth and space observations.
- It creates more complete and accurate surface flux transport models.
Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute have developed an advanced solar prediction model by incorporating activity from the far side of the sun. The team analyzed near-simultaneous maps of the entire solar surface from 2010 to 2014, combining Earth observations with space-based data.
This new framework constructs surface flux transport models that are far more complete and accurate than previous iterations. The breakthrough enhances our ability to monitor and predict significant solar events.
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