Abstract
We describe here a method to obtain the position of a coronal moving feature in a three-dimensional coordinate system based on height – time measurements applied to STEREO data. By using the height – time diagrams from the two SECCHI-COR1 coronagraphs onboard STEREO, one can easily determine the direction of propagation of a coronal mass ejection (i.e., if the moving plasma is oriented toward or away from the Earth). This method may prove to be a useful tool for space weather forecasting by easily identifying the direction of propagation as well as the real speed of the coronal mass ejections.
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Mierla, M., Davila, J., Thompson, W. et al. A Quick Method for Estimating the Propagation Direction of Coronal Mass Ejections Using STEREO-COR1 Images. Sol Phys 252, 385–396 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11207-008-9267-8
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Keywords
- Corona: structures
- Coronal mass ejections: initiation and propagation