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The role of condensation and heat conduction in the formation of prominences - An MHD simulationThe effects of condensation and thermal conduction on the formation of Kippenhahn-Schlueter (K-S) type prominences in quiet regions (QP) due to symmetric mass injection are investigated. To implement this investigation a self-consistent, two-dimensional, nonplanar, time-dependent MHD simulation model is developed. In the model, various values of the injection velocity, density, and magnetic field strength are used to determine the most favorable conditions for the QP formation. Based on these simulation results, it is found that the formation of a K-S type field configuration should be considered as a dynamic process which needs both condensation amd mass injection to supply enough mass to maintain such a configuration to complete the quiescent prominence formation process.
Document ID
19900049518
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Wu, S. T.
(Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Bao, J. J.
(Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
An, C. H.
(Alabama, University Huntsville, United States)
Tandberg-Hanssen, E.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: Solar Physics
Volume: 125
ISSN: 0038-0938
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Accession Number
90A36573
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-9
CONTRACT_GRANT: AF-AFSOR-88-0013
Distribution Limits
Public
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