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An Introduction to Space Weather Mark Moldwin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

An Introduction to Space Weather By Mark Moldwin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

An Introduction to Space Weather by Mark Moldwin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)


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One of the first undergraduate textbooks on space weather for non-science majors, it introduces the relationship between the Sun and Earth, and shows how it impacts our technological society. It contains definitions of important terms, key concepts, supplements, and review questions, and is ideal for introductory space physics courses.

An Introduction to Space Weather Summary

An Introduction to Space Weather by Mark Moldwin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

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 Mark Moldwin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

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.

Table of Contents

1. What is space weather?; 2. The variable sun; 3. The heliosphere; 4. Earth's space environment; 5. Earth's upper atmosphere; 6. The technological impacts of space storms; 7. The perils of living in space; 8. Other space weather phenomena; Appendices; References; Historical bibliography; Index.

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GOR009579759
9780521711128
0521711126
An Introduction to Space Weather by Mark Moldwin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
20080207
146
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