Atmospheric and Space Sciences: Ionospheres and Plasma Environments (eBook)

Volume 2

Erdal Yiğit (Autor)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2018
XX, 143 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-62006-0 (ISBN)

Infos

The SpringerBriefs on Atmospheric and Space Sciences in two volumes presents a concise and interdisciplinary introduction to the basic theory, observation & modeling of atmospheric and ionospheric coupling processes on Earth. The goal is to contribute toward bridging the gap between meteorology, aeronomy, and planetary science. In addition recent progress in several related research topics, such atmospheric wave coupling and variability, is discussed. Volume 1 will focus on the atmosphere, while Volume 2 will present the ionospheres and the plasma environments. Volume 2 is aimed primarily at (research) students and young researchers that would like to gain quick insight into the basics of space sciences and current research. In combination with the first volume, it also is a useful tool for professors who would like to develop a course in atmospheric and space physics.

Inhalt

1 Introduction to Plasmas                1.1 What is plasma?                      1.2 A Brief History of Space Plasma Research 1.3 Plasma Parameters and Characteristics 1.4 Electromagnetic Fields                    1.5 A Preview of Maxwell Equations in Vacuum           1.6 Single particle motion 1.6.1 Uniform B field and zero electric field 1.6.2 Uniform electric and magnetic field 1.6.3 Nonuniform magnetic field               1.7 Concept of phase space – Collection of particles 1.8 Collisions       1.9 Adiabatic Invariants                     1.10 Waves in Plasmas                        2 Transport Processes                       2.1 Introduction 2.2 Boltzmann equation                   2.3 Moments of distribution functions 2.4 Maxwellian distribution 2.5 Physical properties of transport equations            2.6 Transport in a weakly ionized plasma              2.7 Transport in a partially and fully ionized plasma 2.8 Ion diffusion 2.9 Electric conductivities 2.10 Diffusion-Convection   3 Magnetohydrodynamics                     3.1 Introduction to MHD 3.2 Partial and Convective Derivatives               3.3 Stress Tensor                        3.4 Navier-Stokes Equations                   3.5 Momentum Transport 3.6 Continuity                         3.7 Equation of State 3.8 Basic MHD Equations                    3.9 Two Fluid Approximation   3.10 Magnetic Pressure and Tension   3.11 Deformation and Dissipation of Fields 3.12 MHD Dynamo   3.13 Plasma Waves   4 Planetary Ionospheres and Magnetospheres   4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Terrestrial Magnetic Field                 4.3 Magnetic Coordinates 4.4 Magnetic Disturbances                    4.5 Ionization Processes                     4.6 Chapman Layers 4.7 Space Weather   5 Dynamics of the Atmosphere-Ionosphere System          5.1 Introduction 5.2 Modeling the dynamics of the Upper Atmosphere and Ionosphere 5.3 Variability in Geospace Environment              5.4 Meteorological Influences on the Upper Atmosphere 5.5 Thermospheric Vertical Winds and Coupling to the Ionosphere-Magnetosphere                ;  5.6 Geomagnetic Storms                     5.7 Space Weather Effects

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.7.2017
• Reihe/Serie: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences
• Reihe/Serie: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences
• Zusatzinfo: XX, 143 p. 41 illus., 29 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: Atmospheric and ionospheric science • atmospheric dynamics • Fluid Dynamics and Atmospheric and Space Science • General Circulation Modeling and Atmospheric and Space Science • Gravity waves • meteorology • Vertical Coupling in the Atmosphere • Wave Propagation in the Atmosphere
• ISBN-10: 3-319-62006-1 / 3319620061
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-62006-0 / 9783319620060