Aeronomy Of The Earth S Atmosphere And Ionosphere

Author : Mangalathayil Ali Abdu,Archana Bhattacharyya,Dora Pancheva
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400703261

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Aeronomy of the Earth's Atmosphere and Ionosphere by Mangalathayil Ali Abdu,Archana Bhattacharyya,Dora Pancheva Pdf

This book is a multi-author treatise on the most outstanding research problems in the field of the aeronomy of the Earth’s atmosphere and ionosphere, encompassing the science covered by Division II of the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA). It contains several review articles and detailed papers by leading scientists in the field. The book is organized in five parts: 1) Mesosphere-Lower Thermosphere Dynamics and Chemistry; 2) Vertical Coupling by Upward Propagating Waves; 3) Ionospheric Electrodynamics and Structuring; 4) Thermosphere- Ionosphere Coupling, Dynamics and Trends and 5) Ionosphere-Thermosphere Disturbances and Modeling. The book consolidates the progress achieved in the field in recent years and it serves as a useful reference for graduate students as well as experienced researchers.

Author : P. M. Banks,G. Kockarts
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483260068

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Aeronomy by P. M. Banks,G. Kockarts Pdf

Aeronomy, Part B discusses the scientific discipline devoted to the study of the composition, movement, and thermal balance of planetary atmospheres. The book presents the comprehensive exposition of the basic processes involved in the aeronomy of the earth’s upper atmosphere. It demonstrates the chemical, ionic reactions, and the different collisional interactions involving particles and radiation. The text describes the molecular diffusion and its effects in producing the transition from homogeneous molecular gases of lower atmosphere to the heterogeneous atomic and molecular gases of the upper atmosphere. It also discusses the simple models of the ionospheres. Another topic of interest is the calculations of atmospheric photoionization. The section that follows describes the satellite and external hyperbolic particles. The book will provide valuable insights for engineers, scientists, students, and researchers in the field of space science.

Author : Guy Brasseur
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400964013

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Aeronomy of the Middle Atmosphere by Guy Brasseur Pdf

The reader may be surprised to learn that the word "aeronomy" is not found in many of the standard dictionaries of the English language (for exam ple. Webster's International dictionary). Yet the term would appear to exist, as evidenced by the affiliations of the two authors of this volume (Institut d'Aeronomie, Brussels, Belgium; Aeronomy Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO, USA). Perhaps part of this obscu rity arises because aeronomy is a relatively new and evolving field of endeavor, with a history dating back no farther than about 1940. The Chambers dic tionary of science and technology provides the following definition: "aeronomy (Meteor. ). The branch of science dealing with the atmosphere of the Earth and the other planets with reference to their chemical com position, physical properties, relative motion,

Author : Kshudiram Saha
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540784272

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The Earth's Atmosphere by Kshudiram Saha Pdf

The author has sought to incorporate in the book some of the fundamental concepts and principles of the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere, a knowledge and understanding of which should help an average student of science to comprehend some of the great complexities of the earth-atmosphere system, in which a thr- way interaction between the atmosphere, the land and the ocean tends to maintain an overall mass and energy balance in the system through physical and dynamical processes. The book, divided into two parts and consisting of 19 chapters, introduces only those aspects of the subject that, according to the author, are deemed essential to meet the objective in view. The emphasis is more on clarity and understanding of physical and dynamical principles than on details of complex theories and ma- ematics. Attempt is made to treat each subject from ?rst principles and trace its development to present state, as far as possible. However, a knowledge of basic c- culus and differential equations is sine qua non especially for some of the chapters which appear later in the book.

Author : Sisir Kumar Mitra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Atmosphere, Upper
ISBN : UCSD:31822012979548

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The Upper Atmosphere by Sisir Kumar Mitra Pdf

Author : Michael C. Kelley
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080916570

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The Earth's Ionosphere by Michael C. Kelley Pdf

Although interesting in its own right, due to the ever-increasing use of satellites for communication and navigation, weather in the ionosphere is of great concern. Every such system uses trans-ionospheric propagation of radio waves, waves which must traverse the commonly turbulent ionosphere. Understanding this turbulence and predicting it are one of the major goals of the National Space Weather program. Acquiring such a prediction capability will rest on understanding the very topics of this book, the plasma physics and electrodynamics of the system. Fully updated to reflect advances in the field in the 20 years since the first edition published Explores the buffeting of the ionosphere from above by the sun and from below by the lower atmosphere Unique text appropriate both as a reference and for coursework

Author : A.K. Oppenheim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483147819

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Impact of Aerospace Technology on Studies of the Earth's Atmosphere by A.K. Oppenheim Pdf

Impact of Aerospace Technology on Studies of the Earth's Atmosphere is a 13-chapter book that describes the studies that use space-based instruments to explore many qualities of the atmosphere. This text presents the studies about the Earth's magnetosphere, ionosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, climate, and pollution. The International Magnetospheric Study is also covered. The use of fluorescent ion jets, lasers, space vehicles, and equipments on board Concorde 001 in this field of interest is explained as well. This book will be very useful as a base from which all nations can think out their own programs of equipment, measurement, and use in the study of Earth's atmosphere.

Author : David Robert Bates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Geophysics
ISBN : UOM:39015002914615

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The Earth and Its Atmosphere by David Robert Bates Pdf

First published in London in 1957 under title: The planet earth. Bibliography: p. 303-308.

Author : Tilmann Bosinger,James LaBelle,Hermann J. Opgenoorth,Jean-Pierre Pommereau,Kazuo Shiokawa,Stan Solomon,Rudolf A. Treumann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461456770

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Dynamic Coupling Between Earth's Atmospheric and Plasma Environments by Tilmann Bosinger,James LaBelle,Hermann J. Opgenoorth,Jean-Pierre Pommereau,Kazuo Shiokawa,Stan Solomon,Rudolf A. Treumann Pdf

This book describes the relationship between the atmosphere and the external plasma of Earth in an unconventional manner. While the main mechanical energy is located in the dense atmosphere, the presence of Earth's plasma environment, which is immersed in the magnetosphere, causes a number of very interesting effects on the atmosphere. A list of such effects includes magnetic substorms, magnetic storms and aurora to the dynamics of the upper atmosphere, heating, thermal expansion, and vertical and horizontal winds. Particle precipitation produces excess ionization and electric currents, causes electric fields, affects recombination and modifies chemical reactions. These are processes which may become important in the climate. The collected articles provide an overview of these effects. This volume is aimed at graduate students and researchers active in the areas of atmospheric science and space science. Previously published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 168/1-4, 2012.

Author : Guy P. Brasseur,Susan Solomon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402032846

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Aeronomy of the Middle Atmosphere by Guy P. Brasseur,Susan Solomon Pdf

"[...] an interesting and well-written overview of the current status of our knowledge of the composition of the middle atmosphere and the basic radiative, dynamical and photochemical processes which maintain it." (Bulletin American Meteorological Society)

Author : Richard A. Craig
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483282169

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The Upper Atmosphere by Richard A. Craig Pdf

The Upper Atmosphere: Meteorology and Physics focuses on the study of the characteristics, movements, composition, and observations of the upper atmosphere. The book first offers information on the meteorological conditions in the lower stratosphere and the structure and circulation of the upper stratosphere and the mesosphere. Topics include balloon sounding systems, climatology of the lower stratosphere, disturbed circulation of the lower stratosphere, rocket measurements, and frequent measurements with balloons and meteorological rockets. The text then ponders on the sun's radiation and the upper atmosphere and composition of the stratosphere and mesosphere. The manuscript elaborates on the composition and structure of the thermosphere, including photochemical processes, diffusion, composition and structure measurements, and structure of the thermosphere. The text also ponders on radiative processes and heat transfer; atmospheric tides and winds in the lower thermosphere; and transport of properties in the upper atmosphere. The publication is a valuable source of information for readers interested in the meteorology and physics of the upper atmosphere.

Author : Erdal Yiğit
Publisher : Springer
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319620060

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Atmospheric and Space Sciences: Ionospheres and Plasma Environments by Erdal Yiğit Pdf

The SpringerBriefs on Atmospheric and Space Sciences in two volumes presents a concise and interdisciplinary introduction to the basic theory, observation & modeling of atmospheric and ionospheric coupling processes on Earth. The goal is to contribute toward bridging the gap between meteorology, aeronomy, and planetary science. In addition recent progress in several related research topics, such atmospheric wave coupling and variability, is discussed. Volume 1 will focus on the atmosphere, while Volume 2 will present the ionospheres and the plasma environments. Volume 2 is aimed primarily at (research) students and young researchers that would like to gain quick insight into the basics of space sciences and current research. In combination with the first volume, it also is a useful tool for professors who would like to develop a course in atmospheric and space physics.

Author : G. Brasseur,S. Solomon
Publisher : Springer
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9400947631

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Aeronomy of the Middle Atmosphere by G. Brasseur,S. Solomon Pdf

The reader may be surprised to learn that the word "aeronomy" is not found in many of the standard dictionaries of the English language (for exam ple, Webster's International dictionary). Yet the term would appear to exist, as evidenced by the affiliations of the two authors of this volume (Institut d' Aeronomie Spatiale, Brussels, Belgium; Aeronomy Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO, USA). Perhaps part of this obscurity arises because aeronomy is a relatively new and evolving field of endeavor, with a history dating back no farther than about 1940. The Chambers dictionary of science and technology provides the following defini tion: "aeronomy (Meteor. ). The branch of science dealing with the atmo sphere of the Earth and the other planets with reference to their chemi cal composition, physical properties, relative motion, and reactions to radiation from outer space" This seems to us an appropriate description, and it is reflected throughout the content of this volume. The study of the aeronomy of the middle atmosphere experienced rapid growth and development during the 1970's and 1980's, particularly due to con cern over the possibility of anthropogenic perturbations to the state of the middle atmosphere and its protective ozone layer. As a result, much has been learned regarding both the natural behavior of the atmosphere and the impact of man's activities upon it. In this book we shall attempt to describe the current state of the art as we see it.

Author : Erdal Yiğit
Publisher : Springer
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319215815

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Atmospheric and Space Sciences: Neutral Atmospheres by Erdal Yiğit Pdf

The SpringerBriefs on Atmospheric and Space Sciences in two volumes presents a concise and interdisciplinary introduction to the basic theory, observation & modeling of atmospheric and ionospheric coupling processes on Earth. The goal is to contribute toward bridging the gap between meteorology, aeronomy, and planetary science. In addition recent progress in several related research topics, such atmospheric wave coupling and variability, is discussed. Volume 1 will focus on the atmosphere, while Volume 2 will present the ionosphere— the plasma environment. Volume 1 is aimed primarily at (research) students and researchers that would like to gain quick insight in atmospheric sciences and current research. It also is a useful tool for professors who would like to develop a course in atmospheric physics.

Author : Mioara Mandea,Monika Korte,Andrew Yau,Eduard Petrovsky
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108418485

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Geomagnetism, Aeronomy and Space Weather by Mioara Mandea,Monika Korte,Andrew Yau,Eduard Petrovsky Pdf

An interdisciplinary review of research in geomagnetism, aeronomy and space weather, written by eminent researchers from these fields.