Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere
| Author | : Ernst Julius Opik |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2004-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486438856 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486438856 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (856 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere by : Ernst Julius Opik
Download or read book Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere written by Ernst Julius Opik and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume by an astrophysics pioneer concerns the phenomena occurring during the flight of meteors through the terrestrial atmosphere. Beginning with a historical view of the study of meteor activity, the text examines atmospheric conditions and the classification and physico-chemical properties of meteors. Also includes meteoroid energy transfer, ablation, atomic collisions, and meteor radiation.
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