Helio2024 Science White Paper: Solar and Heliospheric Magnetism in 5D

TL;DR

This white paper advocates for multi-vantage, multi-point 5D observations of the Sun and heliosphere, emphasizing their critical role in advancing scientific understanding and space weather forecasting.

Contribution

It highlights the necessity of 5D (space, time, magnetic field) observations in addressing key solar and heliospheric science objectives.

Findings

Multi-vantage observations are essential for solar physics.

5D observations improve space weather forecasting.

Six key science objectives guide the observational framework.

Abstract

This White Paper argues for the urgent need for the multi-vantage/multi-point observations of the Sun and the heliosphere in the framework of six (6) key science objectives. We further emphasize the critical importance of 5D-``space'': three spatial, one temporal and the magnetic field components. The importance of such observations cannot be overstated both for scientific research and the operational space weather forecast.