High resolution observations: The state of the art and beyondThe meaning of high resolution and its scientific importance with regard to solar observations is discussed. The state of the art is reviewed, looking into Solar Optical Universal Polarimeter (SOUP) observations, image selection techniques, and adaptive optics. It is concluded that until there are observations in space, complete understanding of processes in the solar photosphere, chromosphere, transition region, and corona will be impossible. The importance of high resolution is considered with regard to solar surface and convection, solar photosphere inside and outside magnetic fields, and sunspot geometry.
Document ID
19930001714
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Title, A. (Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Tarbell, T. (Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Shine, R. (Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Topka, K. (Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Frank, Z. (Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: ESA, Solar Physics and Astrophysics at Interferometric Resolution