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Ionospheric Prediction and Forecasting

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Bruno Zolesi

    1. Geomagnetism, Aeronomy and Environmental, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcan, Rome, Italy

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  2. Ljiljana R. Cander

    1. Space Science Technology Department, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, United Kingdom

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  • It is a rapid guide to predicting the state of the terrestrial ionosphere
  • Provides a practical approach to ionosphere dependent systems design and engineering
  • Presents aspects of ionospheric prediction and forecasting relevant for space weather phenomena and their effects on new technologies
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Geophysics (SPRINGERGEOPHYS)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 1-9

  3. The General Structure of the Ionosphere

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 11-48

  4. Ionospheric Measurements and Characteristics

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 49-80

  5. Ionospheric Spatial and Temporal Variations

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 81-99

  6. Ionospheric Models for Prediction and Forecasting

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 101-121

  7. Ionospheric Prediction for Radio Propagation Purposes

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 123-146

  8. Total Electron Content Modelling and Mapping

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 147-160

  9. Ionospheric Forecasting

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 161-182

  10. Prediction and Nowcasting for HF Applications and Radio Links

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 183-207

  11. Current and Future Trends in Ionospheric Prediction and Forecasting

    • Bruno Zolesi, Ljiljana R. Cander
    Pages 209-221

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 223-240
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This book describes how to predict and forecast the state of planet Earth’s ionosphere under quiet and disturbed conditions in terms of dynamical processes in the weakly ionized plasma media of the upper atmosphere and their relation to available modern measurements and modelling techniques. It explains the close relationship between the state of the media and the radio wave propagation conditions via this media. The prediction and forecasting algorithms, methods and models are oriented towards providing a practical approach to ionospherically dependent systems design and engineering. Proper understanding of the ionosphere is of fundamental practical importance because it is an essential part of telecommunication and navigation systems that use the ionosphere to function or would function much better in its nonappearance on the Earth and on any planet with an atmosphere.

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“The authors … have done a marvelous job in collecting the relevant material, and presenting it in a coherent and easily readable form. … There is no doubt that this new book fills a real need, and will be of great benefit to students, researchers, and engineers who enter the fields of radio exploration of the ionosphere, space weather, radio-frequency planning, spectrum management, and radio-system design. For those already working in these areas, it will provide valuable context.” (Bodo Reinisch, The Radio Science Bulletin, Issue 353, June, 2015)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Geomagnetism, Aeronomy and Environmental, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcan, Rome, Italy

    Bruno Zolesi

  • Space Science Technology Department, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, United Kingdom

    Ljiljana R. Cander

About the authors

Dr. Brono Zolesi, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia; Rome; Italy Dr.-Ing. Ljiljana Cander, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, UK

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