Solar Simulations for the Atacama Large Millimeter Observatory Network

TL;DR

This paper discusses the development of solar simulations to support and interpret future high-resolution observations of the Sun's chromosphere using the ALMA telescope network.

Contribution

It introduces the Solar Simulations for the ALMA Network, a collaborative effort to enhance solar observation analysis with ALMA.

Findings

Simulation tools tailored for ALMA solar observations

Improved interpretation of chromospheric data

Preparation framework for future solar observations

Abstract

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) will be a valuable tool for observing the chromosphere of our Sun at (sub-)millimeter wavelengths at high spatial, temporal and spectral resolution and as such has great potential to address long-standing scientific questions in solar physics. In order to make the best use of this scientific opportunity, the Solar Simulations for the Atacama Large Millimeter Observatory Network has been initiated. A key goal of this international collaboration is to support the preparation and interpretation of future observations of the Sun with ALMA.