Automated method for 3D tracking of coronal mass ejections
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 07:31
in Astronomy & Space
Scientists at Aberystwyth University have developed an automated method for three-dimensional tracking of massive eruptions from the sun, called coronal mass ejections (CMEs). The Automated CME Triangulation (ACT) system uses data from three space-based observatories that orbit the sun at different locations, allowing scientists to view the sun and CMEs from different angles. ACT's ability to track whether a CME is heading towards Earth, and when it is likely to reach us, should lead to significant improvements in space weather forecasting. ACT will be presented at the National Astronomy Meeting 2016 in Nottingham by Joe Hutton on Wednesday 29th June.