| Physics and Chemistry of the Upper Atmosphere Contributor(s): Rees, M. H. (Author), Rees, M. H. (Preface by) |
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ISBN: 0521368480 ISBN-13: 9780521368483 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $89.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1989 Annotation: This textbook focuses on the physics and chemistry of the Earth's upper atmosphere, which is bounded at the bottom by a pressure level at which most of the incoming ionizing radiation has been absorbed, and bounded at the top by the level at which the escape of gas becomes important. The plan of the book is to identify the multitude of processes that operate in the upper atmosphere, and to relate them to observed phenomena by detailed mathematical and physical descriptions of the governing processes. Basic information from many disciplines such as radiation physics and chemistry, fluid dynamics, optics, and spectroscopy is skillfully marshalled to give a coherent account of the upper atmosphere. This book is outstanding as an introduction to the primary literature and current problems for students of. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Geophysics - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology |
| Dewey: 551.514 |
| LCCN: 88-9499 |
| Series: Cambridge Atmospheric & Space Science |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 7.54" W x 9.29" (1.09 lbs) 300 pages |