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Early in 1958, instruments on the space satellites Explorer I and Explorer III revealed the presence of radiation belts, enormous populations of energetic particles trapped in the magnetic field of the earth. Originally published in 1983 but long out of print until now, Origins of Magnetospheric Physics tells the story of this dramatic and hugely transformative period in scientific and Cold War history. Writing in an accessible style and drawing on personal journals, correspondence, published papers, and the recollections of colleagues, James Van Allen documents a trail-blazing era in space hi

Astronautics in geophysics --- Magnetosphere --- Geophysics --- Upper atmosphere --- History. --- Research

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This combination of text and reference book describes the physical, plasma and chemical processes controlling the behaviour of ionospheres, upper atmospheres and exospheres. It summarises the structure, chemistry, dynamics and energetics of the terrestrial ionosphere and other solar system bodies, and discusses the processes, mechanisms and transport equations for solving fundamental research problems. This second edition incorporates new results, model developments and interpretations from the last 10 years. It includes the latest material on neutral atmospheres; the terrestrial ionosphere at low, middle and high latitudes; and planetary atmospheres and ionospheres, where results from recent space missions have yielded fresh data. Appendices outline physical constants, mathematical formulas, transport coefficients, and other important parameters for ionospheric calculations. This is an essential resource for researchers studying ionospheres, upper atmospheres, aeronomy and plasma physics. It is also an ideal textbook for graduate-level courses, with supplementary problem sets, and solutions for instructors at www.cambridge.org/9780521877060.

Ionosphere. --- Planets --- Ionospheres. --- Ionosphere --- Planetary ionospheres --- Heaviside layer --- Kennelly-Heaviside layer --- Upper atmosphere --- Ionospheres

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This book is an introduction to the use of the ultraviolet for remote sensing of the Earth's atmosphere. It covers the Earth's UV radiative environment, experimental techniques, and current applications. it is my intention to provide the information needed to ""make a first approximation"" concerning the use of the ultraviolet and to provide access through the literature for a more thorough study.* Contains recent UV applications not previously available in book form such as ozone, auroral images, and ionospheric sensing* Features broad coverage of fundamentals of atmospheric geo

Upper atmosphere --- Ultraviolet radiation --- Remote sensing. --- Atmosphere, Upper --- Atmosphere, Upper - Remote sensing. --- Ultraviolet radiation - Remote sensing.

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Magnetosphere. --- Magnetospheric boundary layer. --- Planets --- Magnetospheres. --- Planetary magnetospheres --- Magnetosphere --- Boundary layer (Meteorology) --- Upper atmosphere --- Atmospheres --- Earth (Planet) --- Earth

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Space weather is an emerging field of space science focused on understanding societal and technological impacts of the solar-terrestrial relationship. The Sun, which has tremendous influence on Earth's space environment, releases vast amounts of energy in the form of electromagnetic and particle radiation that can damage or destroy satellite, navigation, communication and power distribution systems. This textbook introduces the relationship between the Sun and Earth, and shows how it impacts our technological society. One of the first undergraduate textbooks on space weather aimed at non-science majors, it uses the practical aspects of space weather to introduce space physics and give students an understanding of the Sun-Earth relationship. Definitions of important terms are given throughout the text. Key concepts, supplements, and review questions are given at the end of each chapter to help students understand the materials covered. This textbook is ideal for introductory space physics courses.

Meteorology. Climatology --- Space environment. --- Environment, Space --- Extraterrestrial environment --- Space weather --- Extreme environments --- Outer space. --- Upper atmosphere. --- Environnement spatial. --- Haute atmosphère. --- Space environment --- Haute atmosphère.