Performance of the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON)

Abstract

The Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON) has been operating with a full complement of six stations since 1992. Over 20 years later, we look back on the network history. The meta-data from the sites have been analysed to assess performance in terms of site insolation, with a brief look at the challenges that have been encountered over the years. We explain how the international community can gain easy access to the ever-growing dataset produced by the network, and finally look to the future of the network and the potential impact of nearly 25 years of technology miniaturisation.

31 pages, 19 figures. Accepted by Solar Physics: 2015 October 20. First online: 2015 December 7. Open Access

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