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X-WR-CALNAME: IAC Talks: Open Astronomy Seminars
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SUMMARY:The COSMO Chromosphere and Prominence Magnetometer
DESCRIPTION:The COSMO Chromosphere and Prominence Magnetometer\nDr. Alfred 
 G. de Wijn\n\nThe Chromosphere and Prominence Magnetometer (ChroMag) is a 
 synoptic  instrument with the goal of quantifying the intertwined dynamics
  and  magnetism of the solar chromosphere and in prominences through imagi
 ng  spectro-polarimetry of the full solar disk in a synoptic fashion. The 
  picture of chromospheric magnetism and dynamics is rapidly developing,  a
 nd a pressing need exists for breakthrough observations of  chromospheric 
 vector magnetic field measurements at the true lower  boundary of the heli
 ospheric system. ChroMag will provide measurements  that will enable scien
 tists to study and better understand the  energetics of the solar atmosphe
 re, how prominences are formed, how  energy is stored in the magnetic fiel
 d structure of the atmosphere and  how it is released during space weather
  events like flares and coronal  mass ejections. An essential part of the 
 ChroMag program is a commitment  to develop and provide community access t
 o the `inversion' tools  necessary to interpret the measurements and deriv
 e the  magneto-hydrodynamic parameters of the plasma. Measurements of an  
 instrument like ChroMag provide critical physical context for the Solar  D
 ynamics Observatory (SDO) and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph  (IRIS
 ) as well as ground-based observatories such as the future Daniel  K. Inou
 ye Solar Telescope (DKIST). A prototype is currently deployed in  Boulder,
  CO, USA. We will present an overview of instrument design and  capabiliti
 es, show some recent observations, and discuss the future of  the project.
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