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An Introduction to Space Weather - Softcover

Moldwin, Mark

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9780521711128: An Introduction to Space Weather
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521711126 ISBN 13: 9780521711128
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Space weather is an emerging field of space science focused on understanding societal and technological impacts of the solar-terrestrial relationship. The Sun, which has tremendous influence on Earth's space environment, releases vast amounts of energy in the form of electromagnetic and particle radiation that can damage or destroy satellite, navigation, communication and power distribution systems. This textbook introduces the relationship between the Sun and Earth, and shows how it impacts our technological society. One of the first undergraduate textbooks on space weather aimed at non-science majors, it uses the practical aspects of space weather to introduce space physics and give students an understanding of the Sun-Earth relationship. Definitions of important terms are given throughout the text. Key concepts, supplements, and review questions are given at the end of each chapter to help students understand the materials covered. This textbook is ideal for introductory space physics courses.

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About the Author

Mark B. Moldwin is Professor of Space Physics at the Department of Earth and Space Sciences and the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, University of California, Los Angeles. His primary research interests are magnetospheric and heliospheric plasma physics, and pre-college space science education and outreach activities.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521711126
ISBN 13 
9780521711128
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
156
Rating
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars
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