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The geomagnetic field observed on the surface of the earth has been
an important source of information on the dynamic behavior of the
magnetosphere. Because the. magnetosphere and its environment are
filled with plasma in which electric current can easily flow,
dynamic processes that occur in the magnetosphere tend to produce
perturba tions in the geomagnetic field. Geomagnetic data have
therefore pro vided valuable means for sensing the processes taking
place at remote locations, and such basic concepts as the
magnetosphere, solar wind, and trapped radiation were derived in
early, presatellite days from geomagnetic analyses. Because of this
advantage, geomagnetic observations have been widely utilized for
monitoring the overall condition of the magneto sphere. Although
the advent of space vehides has made it possible to observe
magnetospheric processes in situ, supplementary information on the
overall magnetospheric condition is frequently found to be
indispensable for interpreting these observations in the proper
perspec tive. Hence for magnetospheric physicists involved in
various branches of the field it has become a common practice to
employ geomagnetic data as a basic diagnostic tool."
Studies related to the earth and planets along with their
surroundings are of great concern for modern scientists. Global
geodynamics as represented by plate tectonics has now become one of
the most powerful tools by which we can study the causes of
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mountain formation and the like.
Various missions sent out to space, manned or of the moon, Mars,
Venus and unmanned, brought out geoscientific features other
planets. Earthquake prediction that was the business of astrologers
and fortune-tellers some twenty years ago, has now grown up to be
an important science. A number of destructive earthquakes were
successfully forecast in the People's Republic of China. In the
light of the above-mentioned and other accomplishments in
geosciences, we feel that it is a good thing to publish a series of
monographs which review selected topics of earth and planetary
sciences. We are of course well aware of the fact that similar
monographs have been and will be published from overseas
publishers. The series, which we plan to publish, will therefore
stress Japanese work. But we hope that the series will also include
review articles by distinguished overseas authors.
Studies related to the earth and planets along with their
surroundings are of great concern for modern scientists. Global
geodynamics as represented by plate tectonics has now become one of
the most powerful tools by which we can study the causes of
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mountain formation and the like.
Various missions sent out to space, manned or of the moon, Mars,
Venus and unmanned, brought out geoscientific features other
planets. Earthquake prediction that was the business of astrologers
and fortune-tellers some twenty years ago, has now grown up to be
an important science. A number of destructive earthquakes were
successfully forecast in the People's Republic of China. In the
light of the above-mentioned and other accomplishments in
geosciences, we feel that it is a good thing to publish a series of
monographs which review selected topics of earth and planetary
sciences. We are of course well aware of the fact that similar
monographs have been and will be published from overseas
publishers. The series, which we plan to publish, will therefore
stress Japanese work. But we hope that the series will also include
review articles by distinguished overseas authors.
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