sft2d.initialize_field

sft2d.initialize_field(grid, field_type='dipole')

Creates initial condition based on user choice (Dipole/Read from fits file).

Parameters:

• grid (dict) – Dictionary containing grid information (‘theta’, ‘phi’, and their spacings).

• field_type – Choice for setting the initial field as global dipole or read data from Carrington Rotation fits file.

Returns:

Initial magnetic field.

Return type:

np.ndarray