The Solar Orbiter mission and its prospects for helioseismology

TL;DR

The Solar Orbiter mission aims to advance solar and helioseismology research by providing new observational data, building on previous missions like SOHO, with a focus on understanding the Sun's interior and activity.

Contribution

This paper reviews the Solar Orbiter mission's design, scientific objectives, and payload, emphasizing its potential for breakthroughs in helioseismology.

Findings

Enhanced observational capabilities for helioseismology.

Potential to improve understanding of the Sun's interior.

Complementary data to existing solar missions.

Abstract

Solar Orbiter is intended to become ESA's next solar mission in heritage of the successful SOHO project. The scientific objectives of the mission, its design, and its scientific payload are reviewed. Specific emphasis is given to the perspectives of Solar Orbiter with respect to helioseismology.