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Physics and Chemistry of the Upper Atmosphere (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series) - Softcover

Book 20 of 23: Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series

Rees, M. H.

 
9780521368483: Physics and Chemistry of the Upper Atmosphere (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521368480 ISBN 13: 9780521368483
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1989

Synopsis

This textbook focuses on the physics and chemistry of the Earth's upper atmosphere, which is bounded at the bottom by a pressure level at which most of the incoming ionizing radiation has been absorbed, and bounded at the top by the level at which the escape of gas becomes important. The plan of the book is to identify the multitude of processes that operate in the upper atmosphere, and to relate them to observed phenomena by detailed mathematical and physical descriptions of the governing processes. Basic information from many disciplines such as radiation physics and chemistry, fluid dynamics, optics, and spectroscopy is skilfully marshalled to give a coherent account of the upper atmosphere. This book is outstanding as an introduction to the primary literature and current problems for students of physics or chemistry. The text is supported by numerous diagrams, bibliography and index.

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Book Description

A multitude of processes that operate in the upper atmosphere are revealed by detailed physical and mathematical descriptions of the interactions of particles and radiation, temperatures, spectroscopy and dynamics.

About the Author

Rees, University of Alaska.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521368480
ISBN 13 
9780521368483
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
300