Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Ainsley Helgerson, Senior
Lead Presenter's Name
Ainsley Helgerson
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Mentor Name
Samantha Wallace
Abstract
This study investigates whether substorm onset locations on the Sun exhibit specific patterns by analyzing its source region-active regions (ARs), quiet sun (QS), and coronal holes (CH)-and their corresponding solar wind properties using statistical analysis. Matching event times were found using SuperMAG substorm, ACE, and WSA data. We analyzed geomagnetic indices (AE, AU, and AL) and solar wind variability, including Bz paths in magnetic field components, velocity, and density. Preliminary results conclude that five Carrington rotations (CRs) (from ADAPT-WSA) are insufficient for accurate results, indicating a longer simulation is necessary. This research looks to improve the current understanding of substorm origins and their connections to solar wind structures, contributing to the growing community of space weather forecasters.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Identifying the Sources of Ambient Solar Wind Driven Substorm with the ADAPT-WSA Model
This study investigates whether substorm onset locations on the Sun exhibit specific patterns by analyzing its source region-active regions (ARs), quiet sun (QS), and coronal holes (CH)-and their corresponding solar wind properties using statistical analysis. Matching event times were found using SuperMAG substorm, ACE, and WSA data. We analyzed geomagnetic indices (AE, AU, and AL) and solar wind variability, including Bz paths in magnetic field components, velocity, and density. Preliminary results conclude that five Carrington rotations (CRs) (from ADAPT-WSA) are insufficient for accurate results, indicating a longer simulation is necessary. This research looks to improve the current understanding of substorm origins and their connections to solar wind structures, contributing to the growing community of space weather forecasters.