SV.mdot_r_exponent

The exponent \(\lambda\) for the mass loss rate per unit area as defined in the Shlosman Vitelo model.

\[\frac{\delta\dot{m}}{\delta A} \propto \dot{m}_{wind} r_o^{\lambda} cos(\theta(r_o))\]

Equation (4) Shlosman & Vitelo,ApJ,1993,409,372.

Type

Double

Values

Greater than or equal to 0. 0 sets a uniform mass loss rate.

File

sv.c

Parent(s)

• Wind.type: SV