Geomagnetic fields arise from a variety of electric current sources. The main, dipolar field results from currents in the Earth's outer core. Dynamo currents, driven by motion of the Earth's ionosphere, generate daily surface field variations, and the Sun's activity modifies the Earth's magnetosphere, producing storm currents on a global scale. Using a minimum of mathematics, and without sacrificing the depth of coverage, the author presents the geomagnetic source fields. Details of measurement methods and a thorough review of the societal impact and use of geomagnetic fields complete the main text. The book concludes with appendices that summarise the necessary background mathematics, provide a comprehensive list of geomagnetic information, and detail geomagnetic utility computer programs. With its refreshing presentation, Introduction to Geomagnetic Fields will appeal to graduate students and researchers seeking an understanding of these natural phenomena.
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'... a short, general book that summarises in a non-technical way the basic concepts and physical processes of geomagnetism ... Mathematics is kept to a minimum, and a useful appendix provides a review and definition of those mathematical topics that do appear ... Each chapter ends with a succinct summary and the appendices include a useful listing of world data centres for geomagnetism along with the Internet address of the National Geophysical Data Centre ... Campbell provides a good all-round introduction to the topic.' Nick Petford, The Times Higher Education Supplement
'This book fulfills its promise to provide simplified but wide-ranging tutorial information about Earth's magnetic field and its variability. The author assumes very little prior knowledge on the part of the reader, minimal mathematical sophistication, and defines all terms used ... useful not only to those wishing a general overview of geomagnetism, but also to specialists needing to place their work in context within this broad arena of geophysics.' AGA News
'Wallace Cambell's Introduction to Geomagnetic Fields is a short, general book that summarises in a non-technical way the basic concepts and physical processes of geomagnetism ... Campbell provides a good all-round introduction to the topic.' Nick Petford, The Times Higher Education Supplement
'This book fulfills its promise to provide simplified but wide-ranging tutorial information about Earth's magnetic field and its variability. The author assumes very little prior knowledge on the part of the reader, minimal mathematical sophistication, and defines all terms used ... useful not only to those wishing a general overview of geomagnetism, but also to specialists needing to place their work in context within this broad arena of geophysics ... '. Jo Ann Joselyn, Iaga News
'For people seeking background information, a refresher course, or an introduction to the geomagnetic field, start with this book. It is well written, by an author who has spent his entire career in the field.' Metascience
'This book fulfills its promise to provide simplified but wide-ranging tutorial information about Earth's magnetic field and its variability. The author assumes very little prior knowledge on the part of the reader, minimal mathematical sophistication, and defines all terms used ... useful not only to those wishing a general overview of geomagnetism, but also to specialists needing to place their work in context within this broad area of geophysics ...'. IAGA News
'This book admirably fulfils its objective of providing a broad but simplified and less technical source book about the magnetic field for physical science students.' J. D. A. Piper, Geological Magazine
'This book fulfills its promise to provide simplified but wide-ranging tutorial information about Earth's magnetic field and its variability. The author assumes very little prior knowledge on the part of the reader, minimal mathematical sophistication, and defines all terms used ... useful not only to those wishing a general overview of geomagnetism, but also to specialists needing to place their work in context within this broad arena of geophysics.' AGA News
'Wallace Cambell's Introduction to Geomagnetic Fields is a short, general book that summarises in a non-technical way the basic concepts and physical processes of geomagnetism ... Campbell provides a good all-round introduction to the topic.' Nick Petford, The Times Higher Education Supplement
'This book fulfills its promise to provide simplified but wide-ranging tutorial information about Earth's magnetic field and its variability. The author assumes very little prior knowledge on the part of the reader, minimal mathematical sophistication, and defines all terms used ... useful not only to those wishing a general overview of geomagnetism, but also to specialists needing to place their work in context within this broad arena of geophysics ... '. Jo Ann Joselyn, Iaga News
'For people seeking background information, a refresher course, or an introduction to the geomagnetic field, start with this book. It is well written, by an author who has spent his entire career in the field.' Metascience
'This book fulfills its promise to provide simplified but wide-ranging tutorial information about Earth's magnetic field and its variability. The author assumes very little prior knowledge on the part of the reader, minimal mathematical sophistication, and defines all terms used ... useful not only to those wishing a general overview of geomagnetism, but also to specialists needing to place their work in context within this broad area of geophysics ...'. IAGA News
'This book admirably fulfils its objective of providing a broad but simplified and less technical source book about the magnetic field for physical science students.' J. D. A. Piper, Geological Magazine
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Using a minimum of mathematics, and without sacrificing the depth of coverage, the author clearly presents the geomagnetic source fields. With its refreshing presentation, this book will appeal to graduate students and researchers.
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This is a classic textbook from a renowned scientist. This book is mandatory to anyone that needs an introduction to the complex field of Geomagnetism. There are several other works on the subject but this new (second) edition includes some relevant updates from recent research, turning this one of the best available texts on the subject. My only complain is the huge difference in price between hardcover and paperback versions at Amazon (near U$100) that I found AFTER buying the hardcover edition.
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Figure 1.1 The Chinese report that the compass (Si Nan) is described in the works of Hanfucious, which they date between 280 and 233 B.C. The spoon-shaped magnetite indicator, balancing on its heavy rounded bottom, permits the narrow handle to point southward, to align with the directions carved symmetrically on a nonmagnetic baseplate. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
geomagnetic field measurements, partial ring currents, thermospheric heating, dynamo currents, geomagnetic information, electrojet currents, geomagnetic indices, thermospheric winds, geomagnetic records, dip equator, auroral electrojet, geomagnetic pulsations, ionospheric currents, ionospheric conductivity, spherical harmonic analysis, geomagnetic phenomena, geomagnetic storms, equatorial electrojet, geomagnetic observatories, magnetospheric boundary, geomagnetic data, geomagnetic activity, forecasting centers, auroral zone, auroral region Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, United States, International Geomagnetic Reference Field, North American, World Data Center, Milky Way New!
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Figure 1.1 The Chinese report that the compass (Si Nan) is described in the works of Hanfucious, which they date between 280 and 233 B.C. The spoon-shaped magnetite indicator, balancing on its heavy rounded bottom, permits the narrow handle to point southward, to align with the directions carved symmetrically on a nonmagnetic baseplate. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
geomagnetic field measurements, partial ring currents, thermospheric heating, dynamo currents, geomagnetic information, electrojet currents, geomagnetic indices, thermospheric winds, geomagnetic records, dip equator, auroral electrojet, geomagnetic pulsations, ionospheric currents, ionospheric conductivity, spherical harmonic analysis, geomagnetic phenomena, geomagnetic storms, equatorial electrojet, geomagnetic observatories, magnetospheric boundary, geomagnetic data, geomagnetic activity, forecasting centers, auroral zone, auroral region Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, United States, International Geomagnetic Reference Field, North American, World Data Center, Milky Way New!
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- Magnetospheric Substorms (Geophysical Monograph) by Joseph R. Kan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Global Positioning System: Theory and Practice by B. Hofmann-Wellenhof on page 219, and Back Matter
- Derivation, Meaning, and Use of Geomagnetic Indices (Geophysical Monograph) by Pierre-Noel Mayaud in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Volume -: An Introductory Text (International Geophysics) (v. 2) by John Marshall in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Palaeomagnetism and the Continental Crust by J. D. A. Piper in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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