The Solar Wind.pdf
The Solar Wind.pdf
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• Solution B starts as a supersonic flow in the lower corona andbecomes subsonic at the critical point.• If the flow decelerates less as in D it would still be supersonic atthe critical point and be accelerated again.• Solution E is an inward blowing wind that is subsonic. <strong>The</strong> flowaccelerates as it approaches the Sun, turns back and leaves theSun supersonically.• Quantitative solutions (after Parker [1958])