Space Storms and Space Weather Hazards (NATO SCIENCE SERIES: II: Mathematics, Physics and (Paperback)

by I.A. Daglis (Editor) "The classical term "magnetic storms" is much older than the modern terms "space weather" (NSWC, 1995) and "space storms" (Daglis, 1997b; 1999a; 1999b): it was..." (more)
Key Phrases: space weather operations, space weather services, space weather hazards, Van Allen, Space Sci, Geophysical Monograph (more...)

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Product Description
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. Readership: researchers, teachers and graduate students in space physics, astronomy, geomagnetism, space technology, electric power and communication technology, and non-specialist physicists and engineers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 492 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402000316
• ISBN-13: 978-1402000317
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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