Radial velocity of HR 7224

From Balmer and metal lines we determine Teff, log(g), vsini and metal abundances depending on rotation phase. The star shows a remarkable half-amplitude of radial velocity variation of 6km/s. From this variation we deduce a rotation period of 1.12324d.

The period and the double-wave shaped radial velocity curve are in agreement with earlier photometric findings. The observed radial velocity variations can be explained by the rotation period and its harmonics and no further periodic contributions were found in the residuals. HR 7224 has enhanced Si and Fe abundances whereas He is extremely depleted.

The star shows line strength variations of all observed elements with the rotation period. Variations of radial velocity, line strength and line shape of silicon lines and their relationships can be explained by assuming two large spots on the stellar surface showing enhanced line strength. From Balmer lines we deduce different temperatures of the star for different rotation phases.

The observed difference in amplitudes of the variation of Mg II and Si II lines supports the assumption of surface regions of different temperature on this presumably magnetic CP star. Synthetic uvby colors computed from adapted synthetic spectra confirm the high photometric amplitude reported for the 2003 light curves.