Atmospheric and Space Sciences: Ionospheres and Plasma Environments: Volume 2

by Erdal Yigit

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319620060
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	07/07/2017
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	143
File size:	4 MB

Table of Contents

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      

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.9 Adiabatic Invariants                   &n

bsp;

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 Trans

port

3.6 Continuity                        

3.7 Equation of State

3.8 Basic M

HD Equations  &n

bsp;                

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-Ion

osphere 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                

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5.6 Geomagnetic Storms                    

5.7 Space Weather Effects