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Describes the historical development of ideas concerning the plasmasphere. The volume also brings our picture of the plasmasphere up to date by presenting experimental and observational results, and proposing mathematical and physical theories to explain its formation.

This combination of text and reference book describes the physical, plasma and chemical processes controlling the behaviour of ionospheres, upper atmospheres and exospheres. It summarises the structure, chemistry, dynamics and energetics of the terrestrial ionosphere and other solar system bodies, and discusses the processes, mechanisms and transport equations for solving fundamental research problems. This second edition incorporates new results, model developments and interpretations from the last ten years. It includes the latest material on neutral atmospheres; the terrestrial ionosphere at low, middle and high latitudes; and planetary atmospheres and ionospheres, where results from recent space missions have yielded fresh data. Appendices outline physical constants, mathematical formulas, transport coefficients, and other important parameters for ionospheric calculations. This is an essential resource for researchers studying ionospheres, upper atmospheres, aeronomy and plasma physics. It is also an ideal textbook for graduate-level courses, with supplementary problem sets, and solutions for instructors at www.cambridge.org/9780521877060.

A second edition describing the physical, plasma and chemical processes controlling the behaviour of ionospheres, upper atmospheres and exospheres, and discussing the processes for solving fundamental research problems. Incorporating the latest developments in the field, it is valuable as a reference volume for researchers and a textbook for graduate-level courses.

This book presents a pedagogical account of the physics of partially ionized plasmas starting from first principles. It includes a set of unsolved problems at the cutting edge of research in the field, from the formulation to the application level.

This engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas reviews the complex physics governing different types of shocks and the resulting processes of particle acceleration. This up-to-date text is ideal for graduate students and researchers in heliospheric physics learning about shock physics for the first time.

This second edition brings this book completely up to date with the many advances in our understanding of Arctic climate since the first edition (2005). Though targeted at graduate and advanced undergraduate students, it is accessible to anyone with an interest in the Arctic and an understanding of climate science.

A comprehensive survey of the troposphere in high southern latitudes which emphasises the application of remote sensing and numerical modelling techniques. The book explores the links between the Antarctic atmosphere, oceans and ice sheets, and also considers the role of Antarctica in the global climate system.

A modern treatment of the physics and phenomena of the ionosphere, beginning with the basics of radio propagation and the use of radio techniques in ionospheric studies. Ample cross-referencing, chapter summaries and reference lists make this book an invaluable aid for graduate students, ionospheric physicists and radio engineers.

The critical role of trace gases in global atmospheric change makes an improved understanding of these gases imperative. Measurements of the distributions of these gases in space and time provide important information, but the interpretation of this information often involves ill-conditioned model inversions. A variety of techniques have therefore been developed to analyze these problems. Inverse Problems in Atmospheric Constituent Transport is the first book to give comprehensive coverage of work on this topic. The trace gas inversion problem is presented in general terms and the various different approaches are unified by treating the inversion problem as one of statistical estimation. Later chapters demonstrate the application of these methods to studies of carbon dioxide, methane, halocarbons and other gases implicated in global climate change. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers embarking upon studies of global atmospheric change, biogeochemical cycles and Earth systems science.

Atmospheric analysis is the methods of transforming the enormous and scattered database of atmospheric observations into the powerful mathematical and physical tools required to meet the growing demand for atmospheric data. Atmospheric Data is self-contained, and includes topics important in several other fields outside atmospheric observation, including atmospheric dynamics and statistics.

Gaskinetic Theory is a self-contained introduction to the molecular theory of gases and modern transport theory. All important concepts of the subject are described. The text is based on a course taught at the University of Michigan. It covers advanced topics such as generalized transport theory of gases, free molecular aerodynamics of space vehicles, and kinetic description of shock waves.

An account of the modern view of the global circulation of the atmosphere. It brings together the observed nature of the circulation and the theories and simple models of the mechanisms that drive it. The text is copiously illustrated and each chapter includes a set of problems and bibliographical notes.

This 1995 text for advanced students and professional researchers presents a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of ocean-atmosphere interactions and their relevance for climate modeling. It will appeal to all those interested in research in oceanography, meteorology and environmental sciences.

This book provides a full, systematic description of the physical theory of whistler and Alfven cyclotron masers acting in planetary magnetospheres, and the Sun's outer atmosphere. It is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in space science, solar-terrestrial physics, plasma physics, and planetary sciences.

This book describes the linear theory of many different waves and instabilities that may propagate in a collisionless plasma. Tables at the end of most chapters summarize wave and instability nomenclature and properties, and problems for the reader to solve are interspersed throughout the text.

This book is an advanced text covering both the physics and dynamics of the atmospheric boundary layer. It emphasizes the role of surface processes and the application of boundary-layer considerations to climate modelling. A broad range of material is covered and the author maintains a careful balance between mathematical description and physical interpretation.

This textbook focuses on the physics and chemistry of the Earth's upper atmosphere. This book is outstanding as an introduction to the primary literature and current problems for students of physics or chemistry. The text is supported by numerous diagrams, bibliography and index.

A self-contained, comprehensive introduction to the physical phenomena that result from the interaction of the Sun and the planets.

A comprehensive introduction to the solar wind, magnetosphere and ionosphere, including a basic introduction to plasma physics and magnetohydrodynamics.

This book describes physical conditions in the upper atmosphere and magnetosphere of the Earth. The account is introductory, at a level suitable for readers with a basic background in engineering or physics. The principal material covers the upper atmosphere and magnetosphere, in terms of structures, dynamics, disturbances and irregularities.

The book provides an extensive theoretical treatment of whistler-mode propagation, instabilities and damping in a hot, anisotropic and collisionless plasma. Most of the results are original and have never been published in a monograph on a similar subject before.

The Sun continually ejects matter into space, blowing a huge bubble of supersonic plasma. This solar wind bathes the whole solar system and shapes all planetary environments. The growth of space technology has considerably increased our knowledge of this medium. This 2007 book presents an introduction to the subject, starting with basic principles and including all the latest advances from space exploration and theory. It contains a short introduction to plasma physics and discusses the structure of the solar interior and atmosphere, the production of solar wind and its perturbations. It explains the objects of the Solar System, from dust to comets and planets, and their interaction with the solar wind. The final sections explore the astrophysical point of view. The topics are treated at various levels of difficulty both qualitatively and quantitatively. This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in earth and atmospheric sciences, and astrophysics.

Spacecraft interact with the space environment in ways that affect the operation of the spacecraft. The emphasis in this book is on the fundamental physics of the interactions. This book will be a valuable introduction to the subject for all engineering and space science students and researchers.

An introductory textbook on the physical processes controlling geomagnetically trapped radiation aimed at first year graduate students specialising in any aspect of magnetospheric physics.

Generations of students have benefited from John Green's lectures, and this book, many years in the making, presents his unique personal insight into the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and atmospheric dynamics. It will extend the knowledge and philosophy of students and researchers beyond that of conventional instruction.