Atmospheric and Space Sciences: Ionospheres and Plasma Environments

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction to Plasma

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   Pages 1-19

3. Basic Electromagnetic Theory

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   Pages 21-40

4. Transport Processes in Plasma

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   Pages 41-66

5. Planetary Ionospheres

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   Pages 67-102

6. Dynamics of the Atmosphere-Ionosphere System

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7. Erratum to: Atmospheric and Space Sciences: Ionospheres and Plasma Environments

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8. Back Matter

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The SpringerBriefs on Atmospheric and Space Sciences in two volumes presents a concise and interdisciplinary introduction to the basic theory, observation & modeling of atmospheric and ionospheric coupling processes on Earth. The goal is to contribute toward bridging the gap between meteorology, aeronomy, and planetary science. In addition recent progress in several related research topics, such atmospheric wave coupling and variability, is discussed. Volume 1 will focus on the atmosphere, while Volume 2 will present the ionospheres and the plasma environments. Volume 2 is aimed primarily at (research) students and young researchers that would like to gain quick insight into the basics of space sciences and current research. In combination with the first volume, it also is a useful tool for professors who would like to develop a course in atmospheric and space physics.

• Atmospheric dynamics
• Atmospheric and ionospheric science
• Fluid dynamics and atmospheric and space science
• General circulation modeling and atmospheric and space science
• Gravity waves
• Vertical coupling in the atmosphere
• Wave propagation in the atmosphere
• meteorology

• Department of Physics and Astronomy, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA

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