| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 332 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover Table of Contents PREFACE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Summary 1.2 Definition of Space Weather 1.3 An Historical Perspective 1.4 The Advent of Space Weather Programs 1.5 Categories of Radio Systems 1.6 Other Influences on Systems 1.7 Space Weather Data Utilization 1.8 Conclusions 1.9 References 1.10 Bibliography 2. THE ORIGINS OF SPACE WEATHER 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The Sun and its Influence 2.3 Magnetosphere and Geomagnetic Storms 2.4 Motivation for Space Weather Observations 2.5 References 3. THE IONOSPHERE 3.1 Introduction 3.2 General Properties of the Ionosphere 3.3 Equilibrium Processes 3.4 Description of the Ionospheric Layers 3.5 Diurnal Behavior of the Ionospheric Layers 3.6 Long-Term Solar Activity Dependence 3.7 Sporadic-E 3.8 The High Latitude Ionosphere 3.9 Ionospheric Response to Solar Flares 3.10 The Ionospheric Storm 3.11 Ionospheric Current Systems 3.12 Ionospheric Models 3.13 Ionospheric Predictions 3.14 Science Issues and Challenges 3.15 References 4. TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Outline of Ionospheric Effects 4.3 Terrestrial Telecommunications 4.4 Earth-Space Telecommunications 4.5 Space Weather Support for Systems 4.6 References 5. PREDICTION SERVICES & SYSTEMS 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Requirements 5.3 Elements of the Prediction Process 5.4 Organizational Approaches 5.5 Commercial Forecasting Services 5.6 Systems for Forecasting 5.7 Concluding Remark 5.8 References 6. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS 6.1 Introduction 6.2 National Space Weather Program 6.3 Living with a Star 6.4 Data Assimilation and Transfer 6.5 Military Space Weather Involvement 6.6 International Initiatives 6.7 Scientific & Professional Organizations 6.8 Research Programs & Activities 6.9 Agencies, Institutions & Companies 6.10 Comment on Internet Resources 6.11 References 7. EPILOGUE ACRONYMS & TERMS INDEX |
| Summary |
Garners personal perspectives of crystal engineering from a range of international specialists working in molecular aspects of crystal engineering to reveal practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline and prospects for the future |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Molecular crystals -- Research.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tiekink, Edward R. T.
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Vittal, Jagadese J.
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| LC no. |
2005016323 |
| ISBN |
0470022582 |
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0470022590 (electronic bk.) |
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0470022612 |
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9780470022580 |
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9780470022597 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470022610 |
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