Research Article 2026-04-21 posted v1

Solar Weak Magnetic Flux Density and Its Connection with Solar Activity Proxies During Solar Minimum: A Multi-Scale Analysis

N
N.T. Shukure Addis Ababa University
G
Gizaw Mengistu Tsidu Botswana International University of Technology and Science

Abstract

Solar magnetic ux evolution fundamentally drives solar variability, whose atmospheric ef- fects are traditionally assessed through various solar activity proxies. Building upon our previous ndings on strong ux density relationships, we present a comprehensive analysis of daily weak ux densities (WFDs) derived from Solar Dynamic Observatory/Helioseismic Magnetic Imager data, categorized into ve magnetic threshold ranges. We examine their relationships with two key solar activity proxies: MgII index and f10.7 cm. Our statisti- cal analysis, employing Pearson and Spearman's correlations complemented by correlograms, wavelet analysis, and MSSA analysis reveal distinctive patterns in WFD-proxy relationships. Notably, WFDs of 1 to 3 demonstrate robust positive Strong correlations and WFD4 shows moderate correlations with the MgII index with 0 lag, suggesting that the variables WFDs 1-4 and the MgII index appear to exhibit synchronous e ects. Most WFDs show moderate correlations with the activity proxies, except for WFD5 , which displays weak correlations. Wavelet analysis reveals that WFD2 and the MgII index maintain a consistent phase rela- tionship, characterized by coherent rightward-pointing arrows within con dence intervals, while WFD3 shows similar but less consistent phase patterns. Moreover, the MSSA analysis con rms that the WFDs and solar activity proxies have a strong relationship. These nd- ings establish WFD2 as the primary contributor to MgII index variability on solar rotational timescales during the minimum phase, which advances our understanding of solar magnetic ux-proxy relationships.

Citation Information

@article{ntshukure2026,
  title={Solar Weak Magnetic Flux Density and Its Connection with Solar
Activity Proxies During Solar Minimum: A Multi-Scale Analysis},
  author={N.T. Shukure and Gizaw Mengistu Tsidu},
  journal={Research Square},
  year={2026},
  doi={https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9476595/v1}
}
Back to Top
Home
Paper List
Submit
0.060351s