HR: 0800h
AN: IN11B-0460    [Abstracts]
TI: A Tool for Distributed Inquiry-Based Exploration of MHD Model Output
AU: * Samson, P J
EM: samson@umich.edu
AF: Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic & Space Sciences, 1539 Space Research Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143, United States
AU: Clauer, R
EM: rclauer@vt.edu
AF: National Institute of Aerospace, 100 Exploration Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States
AU: Gombosi, T
EM: tamas@umich.edu
AF: Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic & Space Sciences, 1539 Space Research Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143, United States
AB: Adaptive grid models that can simulate the magnetohydrodynamic nature of solar storms and their propagation through space and interaction with the Earth's magnetic fields requires significant expertise and computer resources. Consequently the number of undergraduate and graduate students who will have access to opportunities to work with these models and their output is necessarily limited. This paper reports on an effort to create a tool that can be used to display MHD model results in a 3D visualization connected to a notation system so that students remote from centers of excellence in MHD modeling can work with results as part of class exercises. The goal is to expand the opportunities for MHD model research to a broader range of students and faculty than is possible today.
UR: http://www.mhdmodel.org
DE: 0810 Post-secondary education
DE: 0845 Instructional tools
DE: 7954 Magnetic storms (2788)
DE: 7959 Models
SC: Earth and Space Science Informatics [IN]
MN: 2007 Fall Meeting