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Author Schunk, R. W. (Robert W.)

Title Ionospheres : physics, plasma physics, and chemistry / Robert W. Schunk and Andrew F. Nagy
Edition 2nd ed
Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 628 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Cambridge atmospheric and space science series
Cambridge atmospheric and space science series.
Contents Introduction -- Space environment -- Transport equations -- Collisions -- Simplified transport equations -- Wave phenomena -- Magnetohydrodynamic formulation -- Chemical processes -- Ionization and energy exchange processes -- Neutral atmospheres -- The terrestrial ionosphere at middle and low latitudes -- The terrestrial ionosphere at high latitudes -- Planetary ionospheres -- Ionospheric measurement techniques -- Appendix A. Physical constants and conversions -- Appendix B. Vector relations and operators -- Appendix C. Integrals and transformations -- Appendix D. Functions and series expansions -- Appendix E. Systems of units -- Appendix F. Maxwell transfer equations -- Appendix G. Collision models -- Appendix H. Maxwell velocity distribution -- Appendix I. Semilinear expressions for transport coefficients -- Appendix J. Solar fluxes and relevant cross sections -- Appendix K. Atmospheric models -- Appendix L. Scalars, vectors, dyadics, and tensors -- Appendix M. Radio wave spectrum -- Appendix N. Simple derivation of continuity equation -- Appendix O. Numerical solutions for F region ionization -- Appendix P. Monte Carlo methods
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Ionosphere
Ionosphere -- Problems, exercises, etc
Planets -- Ionospheres.
Planets -- Ionospheres -- Problems, exercises, etc
SCIENCE -- Physics -- Magnetism.
Ionosphere
Planets -- Ionospheres
Genre/Form exercise books.
Problems and exercises
Problems and exercises.
Problèmes et exercices.
Form Electronic book
Author Nagy, Andrew (Andrew F.)
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