Simultaneous observation of solar neutrons and effects on terrestrial magnetic field in association with a solar flare

Wara Chamani, Rolando Ticona, Edgar Ricaldi

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Abstract

On November 2,2003 at 17:03:00 UT a solar flare, registered by the GOES satellite, was also recorded by the Neutron Monitor (NM64) of Cosmic Ray Laboratory at Mount Chacaltaya. This flare affected the local geomagnetic field (F): there were variations in the intensity of the horizontal component (H), declination component (D) and vertical component (Z). Variations on these components, estimated as 71 nT, 10 deg. and 19 nT, respectively, have been observed with the Patacamaya's Geomagnetic Observatory; as well as a net increased field (F), estimated as 66 nT, recorded by the Villa Remedios Geomagnetic Observatory. The duration of the magnetic and neutron signals was approximately 40 and 54 minutes, respectively, which shows that the flare was intense and with large emission of neutrons.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCosmic Rays and Astrophysics - Proceedings of the 3rd School on Cosmic Rays and Astrophysics
Pages259-261
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event3rd School on Cosmic Rays and Astrophysics - Arequipa, Peru
Duration: 25 Aug 20085 Sep 2008

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1123
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference3rd School on Cosmic Rays and Astrophysics
Country/TerritoryPeru
CityArequipa
Period25/08/085/09/08

Keywords

  • Magnetic Crochet
  • Solar Flare
  • Solar Neutron

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