The Upper Atmosphere [electronic resource] : Threshold of Space / John Bird.
This booklet contains illustrations of the upper atmosphere, describes some recent discoveries, and suggests future research questions. It contains many color photographs. Sections include: (1) "Where Does Space Begin?"; (2) "Importance of the Upper Atmosphere" (including neutral...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1988.
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| Summary: | This booklet contains illustrations of the upper atmosphere, describes some recent discoveries, and suggests future research questions. It contains many color photographs. Sections include: (1) "Where Does Space Begin?"; (2) "Importance of the Upper Atmosphere" (including neutral atmosphere, ionized regions, and balloon and investigations); (3) "Airglow"; (4) "Aurora"; (5) "Recent Discoveries" (those made by manned and unmanned spacecraft); (6) "Future Research" (describing spacelab missions, tethered satellite, the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics Program/Global Geospace Science Mission, and others); (7) "Unanswered Questions"; (8) "Conclusion"; and (9) "Sources" (listing general and technical materials). (YP) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED310934. ERIC Note: Colored photographs and pages will not reproduce well. |
| Physical Description: | 40 p. |