An Introduction to Space Weather, 2e

Cover
Half-title page
Reviews
Title page
Copyright page
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 What is Space Weather?
1.1 Key Concepts
1.2 Learning Objectives
1.3 Introduction
1.4 Brief History
1.5 Impacts of Space Weather on Society
1.6 Supplements
1.7 Problems
Chapter 2 The Variable Sun
2.1 Key Concepts
2.2 Learning Objectives
2.3 Introduction
2.4 Temperature and Heat
2.5 Radiation and Convection
2.6 Solar Structure
2.7 Dynamics and Processes
2.8 Supplements
2.9 Problems
Chapter 3 The Heliosphere
3.1 Key Concepts
3.2 Learning Objectives
3.3 Introduction
3.4 The Corona and the Solar Wind
3.5 Interplanetary Magnetic Field
3.6 Coronal Mass Ejections
3.7 The Outer Heliosphere
3.8 Cosmic Rays
3.9 Supplements
3.10 Problems
Chapter 4 Earth’s Space Environment
4.1 Key Concepts
4.2 Learning Objectives
4.3 Introduction
4.4 Dipole Magnetic Field
4.5 Structure of the Inner Magnetosphere
4.6 Interaction of the Solar Wind and Magnetosphere
4.7 Magnetic Reconnection
4.8 Magnetotail
4.9 Plasma Sheet Convection
4.10 Dynamics of the Magnetosphere
4.11 Supplements
4.12 Problems
Chapter 5 Earth’s Upper Atmosphere
5.1 Key Concepts
5.2 Learning Objectives
5.3 Introduction
5.4 The Thermosphere
5.5 The Ionosphere
5.6 Ionospheric Structure
5.7 Ionospheric Variations
5.8 The Aurora
5.9 Impacts on Communication
5.10 Supplements
5.11 Problems
Chapter 6 Technological Impacts of Space Storms
6.1 Key Concepts
6.2 Learning Objectives
6.3 Introduction
6.4 Satellite Orbits
6.5 Radiation Impacts on Satellites
6.6 Radio Communication and Navigation Impacts
6.7 Ground System Impacts
6.8 Supplements
6.9 Problems
Chapter 7 Space Weather Modeling and Forecasting
7.1 Key Concepts
7.2 Learning Objectives
7.3 Introduction
7.4 Models and Simulations
7.5 Types of Space Weather Models
7.6 Forecasting
7.7 Supplements
7.8 Problems
Chapter 8 The Perils of Living in Space
8.1 Key Concepts
8.2 Learning Objectives
8.3 Introduction
8.4 Radiation
8.5 Biological Impacts of Ionizing Radiation
8.6 Problems of Long-Duration Space Travel
8.7 Living on the Moon and Mars
8.8 Interstellar Travel
8.9 Supplements
8.10 Problems
Chapter 9 Other Space Weather Phenomena
9.1 Key Concepts
9.2 Learning Objectives
9.3 Introduction
9.4 Climate Variability and Space Weather
9.5 Asteroid and Comet Impacts
9.6 Anthropogenic Space Weather
9.7 Nearby Supernovas and Gamma Ray Bursts
9.8 Supplements
9.9 Problems
Appendix 1 Basic Math Rules
Appendix 2 SI Units
Appendix 3 Useful Space Physics Formulary
Appendix 4 Space Weather Timeline
Appendix 5 Web Resources
Glossary
References and Further Reading
Index