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Title:
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Handbook of cosmic hazards and planetary defense
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Authors:
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Joseph N. Pelton, Editor ;
Firooz A. Allahdadi, Editor
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing, 2015
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-3-319-03951-0
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Format:
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lxix, 611 p. / ill. / 23 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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QB651
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Subjects:
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Asteroids--Collisions with Earth
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Comets--Collisions with Earth
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Earth (Planet)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Description:
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This book covers all aspects of cosmic hazards and possible strategies for contending with these threats through a comprehensive planetary defense strategy. It also outlines the extent of the orbital space debris problem and offers practical solutions
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Contents note:
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1. Introduction 2. Solar flares 3. Coronal mass ejections 4. Sun and solar wind monitors 5. The Earth's natural protective systems and the van Allen belts 6. Cosmic radiation 7. Geomagnetic storm and substorm missions 8. The NOAA space weather program 9. Micrometeorites, asteroids, and comets
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Format :
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In print
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