Space Weather, Environment and Societies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2006)

Our planet exists within a space environment affected by constantly changing solar atmosphere producing cosmic particles and electromagnetic waves. This "space weather" profoundly influences the performance of our technology because we primarily use two means for transmitting information and energy; namely, electromagnetic waves and electricity. On an everyday basis, we have developed methods to cope with the normal conditions. However, the sun remains a fiery star whose 'angry' outbursts can potentially destroy spacecrafts, kill astronauts, melt electricity transformers, stop trains, and generally wreak havoc with human activities. Space Weather is the developing field within astronomy that aims at predicting the sun's violent activity and minimizing the impacts on our daily lives. Space Weather, Environment, and Societies explains why our technological societies are so dependent on solar activity and how the Sun disturbs the transmission of information and energy. Footnotes expand specific points and the appendices facilitate a more thorough command of the physics involved.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2006
Authors:	Jean Lilensten • Jean Bornarel
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	242
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2006
ISBN-13:	978-9402404555
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Engineering: general Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Promotions
LSN:	9402404554
Barcode:	9789402404555

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