Magnetoseismology: Ground-based Remote Sensing of Earth's Magnetosphere
Author(s): Frederick W. Menk (Author), Colin L. Waters (Author)
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Publication Date: 23 April 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 244 pages
ISBN-10: 3527410279
ISBN-13: 9783527410279
Book Description
Written by a researcher at the forefront of the field, this first comprehensive account of magnetoseismology conveys the physics behind these movements and waves, and explains how to detect and investigate them. Along the way, it describes the principles as applied to remote sensing of near-Earth space and related remote sensing techniques, while also comparing and intercalibrating magnetoseismology with other techniques. The example applications include advanced data analysis techniques that may find wider used in areas ranging from geophysics to medical imaging, and remote sensing using radar systems that are of relevance to defense surveillance systems. As a result, the book not only reviews the status quo, but also anticipates new developments. With many figures and illustrations, some in full color, plus additional computational codes for analysis and evaluation. Aimed at graduate readers, the text assumes knowledge of electromagnetism and physical processes at degree level, but introductory chapters will provide an overview of the relevant plasma physics and magnetospheric physics. The book will thus be of interest to entry-level and established researchers in physics of the Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere, as well as to students, academics and scientifically literate laypersons with an interest in understanding space weather processes and how these relate to the dynamic behavior of near-Earth space.
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
This book describes how measurements of naturally occurring variations of Earth’s magnetic field can be used to provide information on the near-Earth space environment. This is a complex and highly dynamic region, the home of space weather which affects orbiting spacecraft and technological systems on the ground. The measurements come mostly from ground-based magnetometers but also from high frequency radars, very low frequency transmitters, and from satellite platforms. Such remote sensing is possible because magnetic field lines originating in Earth extend through the atmosphere and into space, and respond to perturbations in the solar wind which are transmitted Earthward by periodic magnetic and electric field perturbations called plasma waves.
The book does not assume familiarity with concepts in space physics and plasma physics. However, there is a strong emphasis on understanding the core concepts, and the consequent science applications. This is a new and exciting field, which greatly extends the utility of ground and in situ observations and mathematical descriptions of the observed phenomena.
From the contents:
The magnetosphere and ionosphere
ULF plasma waves in the Magnetosphere
Sources of ULF waves
Techniques for detecting fi eld linerResonances
Ground-Based remote sensing of the magnetospere
Space weather applications
ULF waves in the ionosphere
Magnetoseismology at other planets and stars
From the Back Cover
This book describes how measurements of naturally occurring variations of Earth’s magnetic field can be used to provide information on the near-Earth space environment. This is a complex and highly dynamic region, the home of space weather which affects orbiting spacecraft and technological systems on the ground. The measurements come mostly from ground-based magnetometers but also from high frequency radars, very low frequency transmitters, and from satellite platforms. Such remote sensing is possible because magnetic field lines originating in Earth extend through the atmosphere and into space, and respond to perturbations in the solar wind which are transmitted Earthward by periodic magnetic and electric field perturbations called plasma waves.
The book does not assume familiarity with concepts in space physics and plasma physics. However, there is a strong emphasis on understanding the core concepts, and the consequent science applications. This is a new and exciting field, which greatly extends the utility of ground and in situ observations and mathematical descriptions of the observed phenomena.
From the contents:
The magnetosphere and ionosphere
ULF plasma waves in the Magnetosphere
Sources of ULF waves
Techniques for detecting fi eld linerResonances
Ground-Based remote sensing of the magnetospere
Space weather applications
ULF waves in the ionosphere
Magnetoseismology at other planets and stars
About the Author
Frederick Menk obtained his PhD in space physics in 1984. His research interests focus on propagation of ultra-low frequency plasma waves through the magnetosphere and ionosphere, related instrumentation, and improving radiation treatment of cancers. He has chaired the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy working group on ULF waves, served on many international and national committees and review panels, convened several international symposia, and was project manager for the NewMag magnetometer payload on the FedSat spacecraft. He has been Deputy Dean of a large faculty at the University of Newcastle, where he is currently Professor of Physics
Colin Waters obtained his PhD in space physics in 1993. He has published research on a number of space physics topics including computer simulations and experimental studies of ULF wave propagation in the magnetosphere and ionosphere, energy exchange between the magnetosphere and the ionosphere by auroral currents and ULF wave effects on technology such as Doppler clutter in over-the-horizon radar systems, geomagnetic induced currents in electricity supply networks and gas pipelines. He has convened several International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy symposia, served on various national and international space science related committees and is an associate editor for Journal Geophysical Research-Space Physics.
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