Magnetoseismology - Frederick W. Menk

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Résumé :
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.

Biographie:
Fred Menk is Professor of Physics at University of Newcastle, Australia. His research and teaching focus on space physics of near-Earth space, ionospheric physics and geomagnetism, including high-end instrumentation to measure needed. He is member of Academy of Science National Committee on Space Science, and serves as expert review panel member of the NASA Heliophysics and Geophysics Programs. He convened 6 international and 7 national conferences and symposia. Colin Waters is researcher at the University of Newcastle. Earlier research assignments have been with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. An associate member of COSPAR (Committee on Space Research), his research topic is the study of the dynamics of the near-Earth space environment and geo-effective processes within the Earth?s magnetosphere, and data analysis techniques for the experimental verification of plasma wave propagation processes.

Sommaire:
Introduction The magnetosphere and ionosphere ULF plasma waves in the Magnetosphere Sources of ULF waves Techniques for detecting field linerResonances Ground- Based remote sensing of the magnetospere Space weather applications ULF waves in the ionosphere Magnetoseismology at other planets and stars