| Title: | Storms from the sun : the emerging science of space weather |
| Authors: | Michael J. Carlowicz ; Ramon E. Lopez |
| Material Type: | book |
| Publisher: | [S.l.] : The Joseph Henry Press, 2002 |
| ISBN / ISSN / EAN : | 978-0-309-07642-5 |
| Size: | 24 cm |
| Bibliography note: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Languages: | English |
| Subjects: | Space environment ; Sun--Environmental aspects |
| Description: |
From the casual conversation starter to the 24-hour cable channels and web sites devoted to the subject, everyone talks about weather. There's even weather in space -and wether you realize it or not, it's creating havoc in our modern technological world. Space weather is all around us. And although there are no nightly news reports on the latest front moving through the heavens, we're rapidly developing the tools necessary to measure and observe trends in cosmic meteorology. But why does space weather matter to us? It doesn't affect wether we bring an umbrella to work or require us to monitor early school closings. It's far, far away and of little concern to us... "Storms from the Sun" explores the emerging science of space weather and traces its increasing impact on a society that has become dependent on space-based technologies. Authors Carlowicz and Lopez explain what space weather really means to us down here -and what it may mean for future exploration and colonization of distant worlds. By translating the latest findings of NASA researchers and other top scientists into a fascinating and accessible account of scientific discovery, we are privy to some of the most closely held secrets that the solar-terrestrial system has to offer. |
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Copies in the Library (1)
| Barcode | Call number | Media type | Location | Section | Status | Donated by | Digital Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009834 | QB505.C37 2002 | Book | ISU Library | Main collection | Available | Rycroft, Michael |
