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Modeling Interplanetary Coronal Mass EjectionsHeliospheric models of Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) propagation and evolution provide an important insight into the dynamics of CMEa and are a valuable tool for interpreting interplanetary in situ observations. Moreover, they represent a virtual laboratory for exploring conditions and regions of space that are not conveniently or currently accessible by spacecraft. In this review I summarize recent advances in modeling the properties and evolution of CMEs in the solar wind. In particular, I will focus on: (1) the types of ICME models; (2) the boundary conditions that are imposed, (3) the role of the ambient solar wind; (4) predicting new phenomena; and (5) distinguishing between competing CME initiation mechanisms. I will conclude by discussing what topics will likely be important for models to address in the future.
Document ID
20060011026
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Riley, Pete
(Science Applications International Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Publication Information
Publication: Coronal and Stellar Mass Ejections IAU Symposium Proceedings (IAU 226)
Publisher: International Astronomical Union
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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