The continuous stream of particles flowing outward from the Sun is called the solar wind. It mostly consists of electrons and protons with energies usually between 1.5 and 10 keV. The stream of particles varies in temperature and speed over time. These particles can escape the Sun's gravity because of their high kinetic energy and the high temperature of the corona. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the emission, technologies and impact of solar wind. Topics include the possible impact of the astronomical aspects of the violent cyclonic motions in the Earth's atmosphere; planetary beat, solar wind and terrestrial climate; historical background on Eugene Parker and his conception and formulation of solar wind; solar wind influences on atmospheric processes in winter Antarctica; and experimental and modelling evidences of solar wind energy on the Earth's atmosphere.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
NOVA Science Publishers Inc
ISBN-13
9781620819791
eBay Product ID (ePID)
115933701
Product Key Features
Author
Carlos Daniel Escaropa Borrega, Angela Fernanda Beiros Cruz
Publication Name
Solar Wind: Emission, Technologies & Impacts
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Astronomy
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
151 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
155mm
Item Width
230mm
Item Weight
248g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Carlos Daniel Escaropa Borrega, Angela Fernanda Beiros Cruz