Space weatherology

Author: Jiao Weixin
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Space weather science is a widely applied emerging interdisciplinary field. This book systematically introduces the content and latest advancements in space weather research. The book is divided into five chapters: Chapter 1 is an introduction, primarily covering the basic concepts of space weather science. Chapter 2 focuses on the solar atmosphere and interplanetary weather, emphasizing solar flares, coronal mass ejections, solar energetic particle events, and interplanetary shocks. Chapter 3 discusses the Earth's space weather system, weather processes, and the potential mechanisms by which solar activity influences meteorological processes. Chapter 4 explores the effects of space weather on various technological systems. Chapter 5 introduces the basics of space weather modeling and forecasting, along with typical models and forecasting methods. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in related fields such as space physics, space environment science, and atmospheric environment science. It can also be used as a reference for researchers and professionals in departments such as space science, atmospheric science, astronomy, environmental science, aerospace, communications, military, and defense.