Space Weather, Environment and Societies

by Jean Lilensten and Jean Bornarel

Our planet exists within a space environment affected by constantly changing solar atmosphere producing cosmic particles and electromagnetic waves. This "space weather" profoundly influences the performance of our technology because we primarily use two means for transmitting information and energy; namely, electromagnetic waves and electricity. On an everyday basis, we have developed methods to cope with the normal conditions. However, the sun...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402043317
• ISBN13: 9781402043314
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"