What's the effect of solar pole reversal on the Parker Spiral?

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The discussion centers on the impact of the 11-year solar magnetic pole reversal on the configuration of the sun's magnetic field, specifically as it relates to the Parker Spiral. The reference to "An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics" (2nd Ed. by Carroll & Ostlie) indicates that the magnetic field's decline may not follow an inverse square law in attenuation. Participants seek clarity on how these magnetic changes influence Earth.

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Does the 11 year magnetic pole reversal affect the sun's magnetic field configuration as manifested by the Parker Spiral? (BoB 2nd Ed., Page 380)
How rapidly does the field this spiral describes decline? Is it an inverse square in attenuation?
How does this affect Earth?
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BOB=Big Orange Book
 
Sanborn Chase said:
BOB=Big Orange Book

that doesn't really help
 
Sorry. The text is An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics. 2nd. Ed. Carroll & Ostlie
 

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