Solar Shock
Author: Calvin Woodill
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2014-07-08
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1499046855
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History of Shock Waves, Explosions and Impact
Author: Peter O. K. Krehl
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2008-09-24
Total Pages: 1298
ISBN-13: 3540304215
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis unique and encyclopedic reference work describes the evolution of the physics of modern shock wave and detonation from the earlier and classical percussion. The history of this complex process is first reviewed in a general survey. Subsequently, the subject is treated in more detail and the book is richly illustrated in the form of a picture gallery. This book is ideal for everyone professionally interested in shock wave phenomena.
Handbook of the Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Author: Yohsuke Kamide
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-08-17
Total Pages: 539
ISBN-13: 3540463151
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs a star in the universe, the Sun is constantly releas- cover a wide range of time and spatial scales, making ?? ing energy into space, as much as ?. ? ?? erg/s. Tis observations in the solar-terrestrial environment c- energy emission basically consists of three modes. Te plicated and the understanding of processes di?cult. ?rst mode of solar energy is the so-called blackbody ra- In the early days, the phenomena in each plasma diation, commonly known as sunlight, and the second region were studied separately, but with the progress mode of solar electromagnetic emission, such as X rays of research, we realized the importance of treating and UV radiation, is mostly absorbed above the Earth’s the whole chain of processes as an entity because of stratosphere. Te third mode of solar energy emission is strong interactions between various regions within in the form of particles having a wide range of energies the solar-terrestrial system. On the basis of extensive from less than ? keV to more than ? GeV. It is convenient satellite observations and computer simulations over to group these particles into lower-energy particles and thepasttwo decades, it hasbecomepossibleto analyze higher-energy particles, which are referred to as the so- speci?cally the close coupling of di?erent regions in the lar wind and solar cosmic rays, respectively. solar-terrestrial environment.
Space Weather
Author: Klaus Scherer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2005-01-07
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9783540229070
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Ionospheres
Author: Robert Schunk
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2009-08-20
Total Pages: 641
ISBN-13: 0521877067
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the physical, plasma and chemical processes controlling ionospheres, upper atmospheres and exospheres, for researchers and graduates.
Cosmic Winds and the Heliosphere
Author: Jack Randolph Jokipii
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 1997-10
Total Pages: 1060
ISBN-13: 9780816518258
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContributors examine the physics of wind origin and physical phenomena in winds, including heliospheric shocks, magnetohydrodynamic turbulence, and kinetic phenomena--and their interactions with surrounding media. Contributions range from studies of the interstellar cloud surrounding the solar system to solar wind interaction with comets.
Venus Aeronomy
Author: C.T. Russell
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 494
ISBN-13: 940113300X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor almost three decades since Mariner 2 flew by the planet in December 1962, Venus has been the subject of intense investigation by both the Soviet and American space programs. Since the intrinsic magnetic field of Venus is exceedingly weak, if it exists at all, we expect many phenomena of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere of Venus to differ from their terrestrial counterparts. While flybys and landings of the many Venus missions provided useful data on these phenomena, orbital missions were needed for their detailed investigation. Such orbital missions were provided by the Soviet program with Veneras 9 and 10 in October 1975 and by the United States with the Pioneer Venus Orbiter in December 1978. Originally designed for a prime mission of only 243 days, the Pioneer Venus Orbiter is still functioning over a decade later, providing data nearly - hours a day through one of the most active solar cycles to date. We expect these transmis sions to continue until September 1992 when gravitation perturbations will lower the periapsis of the PVO orbit so that the spacecraft will be lost to the atmosphere. The Venera 9 and 10 and the Pioneer Venus observations have led to an explosion of knowledge about the upper atmosphere and ionosphere of Venus and their interaction with the solar wind. The availability of data over a full solar cycle has.
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 656
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Introduction to Space Weather
Author: Mark Moldwin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2022-12-01
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 1108856616
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOur space age technology enables global communication, navigation, and power distribution that has given rise to our 'smart', interconnected and spacefaring world. Much of the infrastructure modern society depends on, to live on Earth and to explore space, is susceptible to space weather storms originating from the Sun. The Second Edition of this introductory textbook is expanded to reflect our increased understanding from more than a dozen scientific missions over the past decade. Updates include discussions of the rapidly expanding commercial space sector, orbital debris and collision hazards, our understanding of solar-terrestrial connections to climate, and the renewed emphasis of human exploration of the Moon and Mars. It provides new learning features to help students understand the science and solve meaningful problems, including some based on real-world data. Each chapter includes learning objectives and supplements that provide descriptions of the science and learning strategies to help students and instructors alike.
Planetary Atmospheric Electricity
Author: François Leblanc
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2008-12-04
Total Pages: 373
ISBN-13: 0387876634
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a comprehensive discussion of all issues related to atmospheric electricity in our solar system. It details atmospheric electricity on Earth and other planets and discusses the development of instruments used for observation.
