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Solar wind modelsThe understanding of the solar wind is based upon Parker's (1958) description of a thermally driven subsonic - supersonic outflow from a fully ionized electron-proton corona. The basic physical processes of thermally driven solar wind models are discussed. Also studied are the effect of alpha particles in the corona on the solar wind proton flux. The acceleration of the solar wind by Alfven waves is discussed.
Document ID
19910044908
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1016/0273-1177(91)90112-W
Authors
Leer, Egil (Oslo Univ. Norway)
Sandbaek, Ornulf (Oslo, University Norway)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 11
Issue: 1 19
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Accession Number
91A29531
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER W-17016
Distribution Limits
Public
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