Physics of Planetary Ionospheres
Although there are, in addition to the classic but somewhat dated books'l-, some excellent recent books on ionospheric physics and aeronomy'l-... , their scope is quite different from that of the present monograph. This monograph concentrates on the fundamental physical and chemical proces...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1973, 1973
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1973 |
| Series: | Physics and Chemistry in Space
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I Neutral Atmospheres
- I.1 Nomenclature
- I.2 Barosphere: Distribution Laws
- I.3 Thermosphere—Thermal Structure
- I.4 Exosphere—Atmospheric Escape (Evaporation)
- I.5 Physical Properties of Planetary Atmospheres
- II Sources of Ionization
- II.1 Solar EUV Radiation and X-Rays
- 1I.2 Corpuscular Radiation
- II.3 Meteor Ionization
- III Thermal Structure of Planetary Ionospheres
- III.1 Departures from Thermal Equilibrium
- I1I.2 Electron and Ion Temperatures
- III.3 Heat Sources not Related to Photoionization
- IV Chemical Processes
- IV.1 General Comments
- IV.2 Recombination
- IV.3 Charge Exchange Reactions
- IV.4 Negative Ion Reactions
- IV.5 Chemical Reactions and Airglow
- V Plasma Transport Processes
- V.1 Plasma (Ambipolar) Diffusion
- V.2 Plasma Drift and Winds
- V.3 Plasma Escape
- VI Models of Planetary Ionospheres
- VI.1 Equilibrium Models
- VI.2 Observables and Derived Parameters
- VI.3 Ionospheric Regions
- VI.4 Realistic Models of Planetary Ionospheres
- VI.5 The Extent of Planetary Ionospheres
- VII The Ionosphere as a Plasma
- VII.1 General Plasma Properties
- VII.2 The Ionosphere as a Dispersive Medium
- VII.3 Ionospheric Plasma Instabilities
- VIII Experimental Techniques
- VIII.1 Remote Sensing Radio Techniques
- VIII.2 Direct Measurement Techniques
- IX Observed Properties of Planetary Ionospheres
- IX.1 The Terrestrial Ionosphere
- IX.2 The Ionosphere of Mars
- IX.3 The Ionosphere of Venus
- IX.4 The Ionosphere of Jupiter
- Appendix. Physical Data for the Planets and their Atmospheres
- References
- List of Symbols