The Sun and Space Weather

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Hanslmeier, Arnold (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2002.
• Σειρά: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ; 277
• Θέματα: Physics.; Atmospheric sciences.; Astrophysics.; Automotive engineering.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.; Atmospheric Sciences.; Automotive Engineering.

Since the Sun is the main source of space weather effects, the first part of the book is devoted to a general introduction to the physics of the Sun. A better understanding of the phenomena underlying solar activity is also important for prediction of solar outbursts and thus for establishing alert...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction, What is Space Weather?
• The Sun as a Star
• Observing the Sun
• Phenomenology of Solar Active Regions
• Testing the Solar Interior
• MHD and the Solar Dynamo
• The Sun and Climate
• Space Weather and Radiation Damage
• The Ionosphere and Space Weather
• The NOAA Space Weather Scales
• Asteroids, Comets, Meteroites
• Space Debris.