Introduction to the ionosphere and magnetosphere

Processes involved in the formation of the ionosphere and magnetosphere are discussed. The nature of the ionospheric layers and phenomena such as geomagnetism, ionospheric currents, ionospheric storms, and solar disturbances are covered. A treatment of the principles governing collisions, diffusion, movements of charged particles in magnetic fields, and electromagnetic, hydromagnetic, and electro-acoustic waves is also included. The remaining portion of the book deals with experimental methods using radio waves and space vehicles. 176 refs