This program continues studies of solar energetics and dynamics, based on the Mount Wilson solar tower observing facility and its digital database (dating back to 1967). The investigator's intent is increasing understanding of the solar cycle of variability and its influence on Earth's environment. In addition, he makes his data available to the community via the website. Specifically, this continuing program: (1) makes magnetogram observations consisting of magnetograms, dopplergrams and intensitygrams for at least 6 pairs of line wing samples in four different spectral lines, (2) applies an improved solar radius definition to the 1986-present data set, and (3) studies the vertical propagation of acoustic and magnetic oscillations using the sodium D line.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)
Application #
9731631
Program Officer
Paul A. Evenson
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-05-01
Budget End
2001-04-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$232,508
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California Los Angeles
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90095