A Solar Study at 20.1 MHz
Katie Sloop
Tamke-Allan Observatory, Roane Sate Community College
The energy output of the sun encompasses
the entire electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays. This study
was undertaken to understand what solar phenomena are associated with the
sun's low frequency radio emissions seen at 20.1 MHz. Two automatic monitoring
systems, one at the Tamke-Allan Observatory near Rockwood, TN and one located
in Oak Ridge were utilized to survey solar radio output. Solar physical data
including the presence of sunspots, their surface area and magnetic complexity,
x-ray flares, coronal mass ejections, and other solar events was retrieved
daily from internet accessible data bases. Numerous radio signals were directly
correlated with x-ray flares and coronal mass ejections. Statistical results
(regression analyses and one-way ANOVAs) indicated a significant relationship
exists between the daily duration of radio signals, the total sunspot area
and the spot's magnetic complexity. Furthermore, increases in x-ray flare
output are related to increasing sunspot area and complexity.
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The
Jove System Radio Telescope: Monitoring of the Galactic Center, Jupiter and
Sol
Tyler Moore
Tamke-Allan Observatory; Roane State Community College; United States Air Force Auxiliary
A Jovian Radio Spectrum Observational Portal with the use of Radio-Skypipe for the purpose of conducting field surveys of inter and extra-solar abnormalities: The reception of signals from the Jovian magnetic fields at a 15 meter wavelength, in addition to signals from the Galactic Center, Sol and other sources; the digital readout and interpretation through the use of Radio-Skypipe; the process of gathering the data and the visual interpretation are all discussed. Conjointly discussed topics will include: proposed future projects, construction of further equipment, additional experiments and methods of using the system in an educational environment.
