Understanding coronal magnetic field with observations and models

Session ID#: 121628

Session Description:
The coronal magnetic field is the source of many of the interesting phenomena studied in heliophysics, but its high temperature, low density, large range of spatial scales of interest, and its highly dynamic nature make it quite difficult to measure. Efforts to measure, model, and predict the coronal magnetic field are critical to understanding and predicting conditions throughout the heliosphere. We invite submissions that describe recent efforts to characterize the coronal magnetic field through either models or observations, with a particular interest in works that use one to enhance or understand the other. We also invite submissions that describe the additional data and/or projects needed to advance our understanding of the coronal magnetic field.
Index Terms:

7509 Corona [SOLAR PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS, AND ASTRONOMY]
7524 Magnetic fields [SOLAR PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS, AND ASTRONOMY]
7526 Magnetic reconnection [SOLAR PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS, AND ASTRONOMY]
7529 Photosphere [SOLAR PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS, AND ASTRONOMY]


Primary Convener:  Shaela I Jones, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, United States
Convener:  Nishu Karna, George Mason University Fairfax, Fairfax, VA, United States
Primary Liaison:  Shaela I Jones, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, United States