The Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI) investigation for the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)

P. H. Scherrer, J. Schou, R. I. Bush, A. G. Kosovichev, R. S. Bogart, J. T. Hoeksema, Y. Liu, T. L. Duvall, J. Zhao, A. M. Title, C. J. Schrijver, T. D. Tarbell, S. Tomczyk

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Abstract

The Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI) instrument and investigation as a part of the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is designed to study convection-zone dynamics and the solar dynamo, the origin and evolution of sunspots, active regions, and complexes of activity, the sources and drivers of solar magnetic activity and disturbances, links between the internal processes and dynamics of the corona and heliosphere, and precursors of solar disturbances for space-weather forecasts. A brief overview of the instrument, investigation objectives, and standard data products is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Solar Dynamics Observatory
PublisherSpringer US
Pages207-227
Number of pages21
Volume9781461436737
ISBN (Electronic)9781461436737
ISBN (Print)1461436729, 9781461436720
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2012
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

Keywords

  • Helioseismology
  • Instrumentation and data management
  • Magnetic fields, photosphere
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory

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