ISSN:
1572-9672
Keywords:
magnetohydrodynamics
;
parallel computing
;
adaptive mesh refinement
;
solar wind
;
coronal mass ejection
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A parallel adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) scheme is described for solving the governing equations of ideal magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) in three space dimensions. This solution algorithm makes use of modern finite-volume numerical methodology to provide a combination of high solution accuracy and computational robustness. Efficient and scalable implementations of the method have been developed for massively parallel computer architectures and high performance achieved. Numerical results are discussed for a simplified model of the initiation and evolution of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) in the inner heliosphere. The results demonstrate the potential of this numerical tool for enhancing our understanding of coronal and solar wind plasma processes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1005136115563
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