The Solar-Terrestrial Environment

Erscheinungsjahr 2002
ISBN: 978-0-521-42737-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 434 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 838 g

Reihe: Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series

This book describes physical conditions in the upper atmosphere and magnetosphere of the Earth. The account is introductory, at a level suitable for readers with a basic inderstanding of physics and explains the principles of physical investigation. The principal material covers the neutral and ionized upper atmosphere, the magnetosphere, and structures, dynamics, disturbances and irregularities. This textbook is suitable for advanced undergraduates and new postgraduates who are taking introductory courses in upper atmospheric, ionospheric, or magnetospheric physics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hargreaves, J. K.

Hargreaves, John Keith

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Umweltphysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Aeronomie, Ionosphäre, Magnetosphäre
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. The Earth in space, 2. The physics of geospace; 3. Techniques for observing geospace; 4. The neutral atmosphere; 5. The solar wind and the magnetosphere; 6. Principles of the ionosphere at middle and low latitudes; 7. Ionospheric phenomena at middle and low latitudes; 8. The ionosphere at high latitude; 9. Magnetospheric waves; 10. Technological application of geospace science.