The relative abundance of 3He(++) in the solar wind

Continuous measurements of solar wind 3He(++) and 4He(++) were made covering a full range of solar wind conditions. The average flux ratio derived from these data is 2310 + or - 50, in excellent agreement with the Apollo foil measurements. A probable correlation between average flux ratio and solar activity was found; however, an examination of the data during periods of 3He(++)-rich solar flares shows no detectable increase in 3He(++) in the solar wind.