Various topics concerned with the upper atmosphere of the earth and planets are discussed. The atmospheres of the terrestrial planets are addressed, emphasizing Venus. The energy budget of the mesosphere and thermosphere is considered, discussing current and particles as energy sources, the radiation field, and neutral atmosphere dynamics. The results of Pre-Map Project One are covered, and the International Reference Ionosphere is discussed, including electron density profiles, the lower ionosphere, the plasmasphere, plasma temperature profiles, and ion composition. Finally, the mass spectroscopy of atmospheres is treated.


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    Title :

    The upper atmospheres of the earth and planets; Proceedings of the Topical Meeting, Ottawa, Canada, May 16-June 2, 1982


    Contributors:
    Barth, C. A. (author) / Offermann, D. (author) / Labitzke, K. (author) / Vette, J. I. (author) / Taylor, H. A. (author) / Rawer, K. (author)

    Publication date :

    1982-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English