This is the first monograph to describe the historical development of ideas concerning the plasmasphere by the pioneering researchers themselves. The plasmasphere is a cold thermal plasma cloud encircling the Earth, terminating abruptly at a radial distance of 30,000 km over a sharp discontinuity known as the plasmapause. The volume commences with an account of the difficulties met in USSR by Gringauz to publish his early discoveries from Soviet rocket measurements, and the contemporaneous breakthroughs by Carpenter in the ...
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This is the first monograph to describe the historical development of ideas concerning the plasmasphere by the pioneering researchers themselves. The plasmasphere is a cold thermal plasma cloud encircling the Earth, terminating abruptly at a radial distance of 30,000 km over a sharp discontinuity known as the plasmapause. The volume commences with an account of the difficulties met in USSR by Gringauz to publish his early discoveries from Soviet rocket measurements, and the contemporaneous breakthroughs by Carpenter in the USA from ground-based whistler measurements. The authors then update our picture of the plasmasphere by presenting experimental and observational results of the past three decades, and mathematical and physical theories proposed to explain its formation. The volume will be invaluable for researchers in space physics, and will also appeal to those interested in the history of science.
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Like New. Size: 7x0x10; Firm, square and tight with sturdy hinges, just showing a few minor rubs and some mild cosmetic wear. Hence a non-text page is stamped 'damaged'. Despite such this book is in nearly new condition. Thus the contents are crisp, fresh and clean. Offered for sale at a very sensible price.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 0521430917.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 376 p. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series . 1 Tables, unspecified; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 180 Line drawings, unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Halftones, Tables. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series . 191 b/w illus. 1 table. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Contains: Line drawings, Halftones, Tables. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series . 191 b/w illus. 1 table. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. 374 p. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series . 1 Tables, unspecified; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 180 Line drawings, unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Contains: Line drawings, Halftones, Tables. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series . 191 b/w illus. 1 table. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.