Sun  ID: 4551

A Solar Cycle from Solar Dynamics Observatory

Visualizations by Tom Bridgman Released on February 11, 2017
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4K x 4K imagery from the SDO/HMI instrument.
This visualization is a series of graphic components to present nearly a full sunspot cycle observed by Solar Dynamics Observatory.
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Animated plots of sunspot numbers (26 day smoothed average) with and without axes.
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Animated plots of sunspot numbers (no averaging or smoothing). Generated as overlay to co-register on extra sunspot graphic.
 

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SDO: Year 7

Visualization Credits

Tom Bridgman (Global Science and Technology, Inc.): Lead Visualizer
Scott Wiessinger (USRA): Lead Producer
Genna Duberstein (USRA): Producer
Laurence Schuler (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Technical Support
Ian Jones (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Technical Support
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Mission:
SDO

Data Used:
Sun Spot Number
Solar Influences Data Analysis Center (SIDC)
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SDO/HMI/Continuum also referred to as: SDO Continuum
2010-06-02 to 2017-01-17
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Keywords:
SVS >> Space Weather
SVS >> SDO
SVS >> Solar Dynamics Observatory
SVS >> Heliophysics
SVS >> Sunspot Cycle
NASA Science >> Sun
SVS >> Visible Light Imaging