sft2d.meridional_flow

sft2d.meridional_flow(grid, peak_speed=15.0)[source]

Creates meridional circulation profile based on the solar latitude.

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

  • peak_speed (float) – Peak speed of the meridional flow in m/s.

Returns:

Meridional flow profile.

Return type:

np.ndarray