Space Weather
The Physics Behind a Slogan
Published on 28. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 302 pages
978-3-642-42152-5 (ISBN)
Description
The various processes that connect the physics of the Sun with that of the Earth`s environment has become known as "Space Weather" during recent years, a slogan that has emerged in connection with many other expressions adapted from meteorology, such as solar wind, magnetic clouds or polar rain. This volume is intended as a first graduate-level textbook-style account on the physics of these solar-terrestrial relations and their impact on our natural and technological environment.
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews:
"The aim of this book is to give an in-depth look at the physics behind the space weather phenomena . . This book has . succeeded in its aim of providing the reader with an in-depth look at the physics involved in space weather. . Grammatically, the book is excellent throughout . . All the chapters have illustrative figures and . include very interesting reference lists. . I found this book in general quite interesting and educational." (Norma B. Crosby, Surveys in Geophysics, 2006)
More details
Series
Edition
2005 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
X, 302 p.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-642-42152-5 (9783642421525)
DOI
10.1007/b100037
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
01/2005
Springer
€106.99
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Content
Introduction to Space Weather.- The Sun and its Restless Magnetic Field.- The Application of Radio Diagnostics to the Study of the Solar Drivers of Space Weather.- Interplanetary Disturbances.- The Magnetosphere.- Space Weather Effects in the Upper Atmosphere: Low and Middle Latitudes.- Space Weather Effects in the Upper Atmosphere: High Latitudes.- Space Weather Effects on Technology.- Radiation Risks From Space.- Index.