Overview

Space storms, the manifestation of bad weather in space, have a number of physical effects in the near-Earth environment: acceleration of charged particles in space, intensification of electric currents in space and on the ground, impressive aurora displays, and global magnetic disturbances on the Earth's surface. Space weather has been defined as ""conditions on the Sun and in the solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere, and atmosphere that can influence the performance and reliability of space- and ground-based technological systems and can endanger human life"". The 19 chapters of this book, written by some of the foremost experts on the topic, present the most recent developments in space storm physics and related technological issues, such as malfunction of satellites, communication and navigation systems, and electric power distribution grids.

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Author:   I.A. Daglis
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2001 ed.
Volume:   38
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.995kg
ISBN:  

9781402000300

ISBN 10:   1402000308
Pages:   482
Publication Date:   30 November 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Space Storms, Ring Current and Space-Atmosphere Coupling.- 2. Geomagnetic Storms as a Dominant Component of Space Weather: Classic Picture and Recent Issues.- 3. From the Discovery of Radiation Belts to Space Weather Perspectives.- 4. The Interplanetary Causes of Magnetic Storms, Substorms and Geomagnetic Quiet.- 5. Interplanetary Magnetic Field Dynamics.- 6. Bayesian Classification of Geoeffective Solar Wind Structures.- 7. Coronal Mass Ejections at the Sun and in Interplanetary Space.- 8. Measurements of Energetic Particles in the Radiation Belts.- 9. Solar Activity Variations and Possible Effects on Climate.- 10. Cosmic Ray and Radiation Belt Hazards for Space Missions.- 11. Satellite Anomalies due to Space Storms.- 12. Space Weather Effects on Communications.- 13. An Introduction to Power Grid Impacts and Vulnerabilities from Space Weather.- 14. Global Magnetospheric Modelling.- 15. The Role and Form of Modelling in Space Weather.- 16. MHD Modelling of Space Weather Drivers.- 17. State of the Art in Space Weather Services and Forecasting.- 18. Space Weather: An Air Force Research Laboratory Perspective.- 19. ESA Space Weather Activities.- Color Plates.

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