Moldwin, Mark

An introduction to space weather / by Mark Moldwin - 2nd ed. - xii, 212 p. : ill. ; 24.5 cm.

Includes illustrations.

"An Introduction to Space Weather" by Mark Moldwin is a textbook aimed at introducing the concept of space weather, particularly its impact on technological systems and society, to a broad audience, including non-science majors. The book explains the Sun-Earth relationship and how energy from the Sun, in the form of electromagnetic and particle radiation, can affect satellites, navigation, communication, and power grids. It serves as an introductory text for space physics courses, using practical examples to explain the science behind space weather and its effects.



English

9781108791717 (pbk)


Science. SLSH
Astronomy. SLSH
Astophysics. SLSH
Planetary Sciences SLSH

523.2 MOL