Radio Observations of Two Large Solar Disturbances

Abstract

On February 17 and 21-22, 1950, two exceptionally large radio-frequency disturbances of solar origin were observed on seven radio receivers working in the frequency range from 62 to 9400 Mc/s. At each of the frequencies the radio-frequency power flux was recorded continuously during the disturbance and at several frequencies the polarization of the radiation was examined. The apparent position of the origin of the radiation was determined at one frequency. The time of commencement and the duration of the disturbances at the different frequencies were compared with each other and with those of associated phenomena, solar flares, radio fade-outs, and geomagnetic effects. The two disturbances show marked similarities and marked differences ; these are summarized.