Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere (Dover Phoenix Editions)

Opik, Ernst J.

ISBN 10: 0486438856 / ISBN 13: 9780486438856

Published by Dover Publications, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere (Dover Phoenix Editions)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486438856
• ISBN 13: 9780486438856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 14.61W x 21.59H x 1.91D centimeters 14.61 centimeters width by 21.59 centimeters height by 1.91 centimeters depth
• Weight: 362.874 grams

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Synopsis

This volume by an astrophysics pioneer concerns the phenomena occurring during the flight of meteors through the terrestrial atmosphere. Beginning with a historical view of the study of meteor activity, the text examines atmospheric conditions and the classification and physico-chemical properties of meteors. Also includes meteoroid energy transfer, ablation, atomic collisions, and meteor radiation.