Space Weather - Physics and Effects

This book is a state-of-the-art review on the physics of space weather and on space weather impacts on human technology, including manned spaceflight. With contributions from a team of international experts, this comprehensive work covers all aspects of space weather physical processes, and all known aspects of space hazards from humans, both in space and on Earth.
Space Weather - Physics and Effects
provides the first comprehensive, scientific background of space storms caused by the sun and its impact on geospace
focuses on weather issues that have become vital for the development of nationwide technological infrastructures
explains magnetic storms on Earth, including the effects of EUV radiation on the atmosphere
is an invaluable aid in establishing real-time weather forecasts
details the threat that solar effects might have on modern telecommunication systems, including national power grid systems, aircraft and manned spaceflight.

Summary

This book is a state-of-the-art review on the physics of space weather and on space weather impacts on human technology, including manned spaceflight. With contributions from a team of international experts, this comprehensive work covers all aspects of space weather physical processes, and all known aspects of space hazards from humans, both in space and on Earth. Space Weather - Physics and Effects provides the first comprehensive, scientific background of space storms caused by the sun and its impact on geospace focuses on weather issues that have become vital for the development of nationwide technological infrastructures explains magnetic storms on Earth, including the effects of EUV radiation on the atmosphere is an invaluable aid in establishing real-time weather forecasts details the threat that solar effects might have on modern telecommunication systems, including national power grid systems, aircraft and manned spaceflight.

Product details

• Authors: Volke Bothmer, Volker Bothmer, Ioannis A Daglis, Ioannis A. Daglis
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.05.2021
• EAN: 9783642174155
• ISBN: 978-3-642-17415-5
• No. of pages: 300
• Illustrations: 300 p. 30 illus., 20 illus. in color.
• Series: Springer Praxis Books; Environmental Sciences; Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences; Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration; Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration; Springer Praxis Books; Environmental Sciences
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; B, Climate Change, Geophysics, biochemistry, The environment, environmental science, engineering & technology, Earth and Environmental Science, Solid Earth Sciences, Earth Sciences, Earth System Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ecotoxicology, Geophysics/Geodesy, Atmospheric Sciences, Space Physics, Space sciences