Assessing the quality of models of the ambient solar wind

MacNeice, P., Jian, L. K., Antiochos, S. K., Arge, C. N., Bussy-Virat, C. D., DeRosa, M. L., Jackson, B. V., Linker, J. A., Mikic, Z., Owens, M. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2061-2453, Ridley, A. J., Riley, P., Savani, N. and Sokolov, I. (2018) Assessing the quality of models of the ambient solar wind. Space Weather, 16 (11). pp. 1644-1667. ISSN 1542-7390 doi: 10.1029/2018SW002040

Abstract/Summary

In this paper we present an assessment of the status of models of the global Solar Wind in the inner heliosphere. We limit our discussion to the class of models designed to provide solar wind forecasts, excluding those designed for the purpose of testing physical processes in idealized configurations. In addition, we limit our discussion to modeling of the ‘ambient’ wind in the absence of coronal mass ejections. In this assessment we cover use of the models both in forecast mode and as tools for scientific research. We present a brief history of the development of these models, discussing the range of physical approximations in use. We discuss the limitations of the data inputs available to these models and its impact on their quality. We also discuss current model development trends.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/80019
Identification Number/DOI	10.1029/2018SW002040
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences > Department of Meteorology
Publisher	American Geophysical Union
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