The editors present a state-of-the-art overview on the Physics
of Space Weather and its effects on technological and biological
systems on the ground and in space. It opens with a general
introduction on the subject, followed by a historical review on the
major developments in the field of solar terrestrial relationships
leading to its development into the up-to-date field of space
weather. Specific emphasis is placed on the technological effects
that have impacted society in the past century at times of major
solar activity. Chapter 2 summarizes key milestones, starting from
the base of solar observations with classic telescopes up to recent
space observations and new mission developments with EUV and X-ray
telescopes (e.g., STEREO), yielding an unprecedented view of the
sun-earth system. Chapter 3 provides a scientific summary of the
present understanding of the physics of the sun-earth system based
on the latest results from spacecraft designed to observe the Sun,
the interplanetary medium and geospace. Chapter 4 describes how the
plasma and magnetic field structure of the earth's magnetosphere is
impacted by the variation of the solar and interplanetary
conditions, providing the necessary science and technology
background for missions in low and near earth's orbit. Chapter 5
elaborates the physics of the layer of the earth's upper atmosphere
that is the cause of disruptions in radio-wave communications and
GPS (Global Positioning System) errors, which is of crucial
importance for projects like Galileo. In Chapters 6-10, the impacts
of technology used up to now in space, on earth and on life are
reviewed.
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