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OverviewThe auroral emissions in the upper atmosphere of the polar regions of the Earth are evidence of the capture of energetic particles from the Sun, streaming by the Earth as the solar wind. These auroral emissions, then, are a window to outer space, and can provide us with valuable information about electrodynamic coupling processes between the solar wind and the Earth's ionosphere and upper atmosphere. Studying the physics of these phenomena extends our understanding of our plasma universe. Ground-based remote-sensing techniques, able to monitor continuously the variations in the signatures of aurorae, in combination with in-situ satellite and rocket measurements, promise to advance dramatically our understanding of the physical processes taking place at the interface of the atmospheres of the Earth and the Sun. Decoding their complexity brings us closer to reliable prediction of communication environments, especially at high latitudes. This understanding, in turn, will help us resolve problems of communication and navigation across polar regions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Per Even Sandholt , H.C. Carlson , A. EgelandPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002 Volume: 270 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.468kg ISBN: 9789401739665ISBN 10: 9401739668 Pages: 287 Publication Date: 03 October 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAuroral Physics: The Preamble.- Near-Earth Space and Dayside Aurora.- Optical Aurora.- Dayside Auroral Forms and Activities.- Morphology of Polar-Cap Sun-Aligned Arcs.- Theory of Polar-Cap Sun-Aligned Arcs.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |