The new heliospheric magnetic field: Observational implications

A summary of the new model of the heliospheric magnetic field and its observational implications is presented. We first introduce a global model for the steady-state configuration in the low corona and discuss solar and heliospheric implications of the resulting field configuration. Finally, we compare the effects of this model with random transport of field-lines due to reconnection on the solar surface and to the dynamic turbulent transport of magnetic field-lines. © 1999 American Institute of Physics.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/87723/2/87_1.pd