Year: 1991
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This contribution describes high-velocity clouds (HVCs), neutral hydrogen moving with velocities inexplicable by differential galactic rotation. They have been invoked as evidence for infall of gas to the Galaxy, as manifestations of a galactic fountain, as energy source for the formation of supershells, etc. It is becoming clear that a single model will not suffice to explain all HVCs. A better understanding is mainly hampered by the fact that the distance remains unknown. Many aspects to the study of HVCs will be discussed here.
Parent work: The Interstellar Disk-Halo Connection in Galaxies
Authors: B. P. Wakker, H. van Woerden
Institutions: University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Groningen
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3111920515