Solar Journey: The Significance of Our Galactic Environment for the Heliosphere and Earth
| Author | : P.C. Frisch |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 430 |
| Release | : 2006-09-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402045578 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402045573 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (573 Downloads) |
Download or read book Solar Journey: The Significance of Our Galactic Environment for the Heliosphere and Earth written by P.C. Frisch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-09-12 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts who created the field, this volume explores uncharted scientific territory, with articles discussing the effect of our galactic environment on the heliosphere, planetary system and Earth. Leading experts in diverse fields discuss the physical changes expected as the heliosphere adjusts to its galactic environment. Topics include the interaction between solar wind and interstellar dust and gas, cosmic ray modulation, magnetospheres, variations in the solar environment, and the cosmic ray isotope record preserved in paleoclimate data.
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