The velocity pattern of weak solar magnetic fields

H. Wang, H. Zirin

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Abstract

We have measured the proper motion of magnetic elements on the quiet Sun by means of local correlation tracking. The existence of a pattern in the intranetwork (IN) flow is confirmed. This velocity field is consistent with the direct Doppler measurement of the horizontal component of the supergranular velocity field. The IN elements generally move toward the network boundaries. By tracking test points we confirm that the magnetic elements converge in areas corresponding to the magnetic network. But because the IN elements are of random polarity, they cannot contribute to the growth or maintenance of the magnetic network. By calculating the cross correlation between the magnetogram and Dopplergram, we confirm that the supergranule boundaries and the magnetic network are roughly correlated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)205-219
Number of pages15
JournalSolar Physics
Volume115
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1988
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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