Satellite observations of solar radio bursts

Single satellite and simultaneous satellite and ground-based observations of solar radio bursts are discussed together with their interpretations. Single spacecraft measurements within or near the burst source provide information on the fundamental and harmonic type III radio emission, the corresponding plasma waves and spectra of the exciting electrons. Simultaneous data involve measurements of the emission beaming which yield constraints on the radiation mechanism and/or the role of coronal propagation in determining the source size and directivity of type I and III. Consideration is also given to measurements of the differential time delay which can produce among other information, the complete (3-dimensional) localization of the source at long wavelengths and consequently maps of the heliosphere magnetic field and electron density.