Radio Observations of Coronal Mass Ejections: Space Weather Aspects

Angelos Vourlidas (1) , Eoin P. Carley (2) , Nicole Vilmer (3, 4)

1 JHU - Johns Hopkins University
2 DIAS - Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
3 LESIA - Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique = Laboratory of Space Studies and Instrumentation in Astrophysics
4 USN - Unité Scientifique de la Station de Nançay

We review the current state-of-affairs in radio observations of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from a Space Weather perspective. In particular, we examine the role of radio observations in predicting or presaging an eruption, in capturing the formation stages of the CME, and in following the CME evolution in the corona and heliosphere. We then look to the future and identify capabilities and research areas where radio observations-particularly, spectropolarimetric imaging-offer unique advantages for Space Weather research on CMEs. We close with a discussion of open issues and possible strategies for enhancing the relevance and importance of radio astronomy for Space Weather science.

Keywords: sun; radio astronomy; coronal mass ejections; space weather; spectropolarimetry

Domains: Sciences of the Universe [physics]

Angelos Vourlidas, Eoin P. Carley, Nicole Vilmer. Radio Observations of Coronal Mass Ejections: Space Weather Aspects. Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2020, 7, pp.43. ⟨10.3389/fspas.2020.00043⟩. ⟨insu-02951441⟩