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Frontiers in Magnetospheric Plasma Physicsby Masahiro Hoshino; Yoshiharu Omura; John J. Lanzendorf
Elsevier 2005; US$ 235.00This COSPAR Colloquium Series deals with the main achievements that were accomplished through the collaborative efforts among ISTP participants; the plasma dynamics of magnetic reconnection in a thin plasma sheet, the action of the solar wind on the plasma population in the plasma sheet and around the magnetotail boundary layer, the relationship between the substrom expansion region and the X-line formation in the magnetotail, and the temporal evolution of the dipolarization from from the near-Earth to the distant tail. more...
Earth Magnetismby Wallace H. Campbell
Elsevier 2001; US$ 50.95An introductory guide to global magnetic field properties, Earth Magnetism addresses, in non-technical prose, many of the frequently asked questions about Earth's magnetic field. Magnetism surrounds and penetrates our Earth in ways basic science courses can rarely address. It affects navigation, communication, and even the growth of crystals. As we observe and experience an 11-year solar maximum, we may witness spectacular satellite-destroying solar storms as they interact with our magnetic field. Written by an acknowledged expert in the field, this book will enrich courses in earth science, atmospheric science, geology, meteorology, geomagnetism, and geophysics. Contains nearly 200 original illustrations and eight pages of full-color plates.... more...
The Magnetic Field of the Earthby Ronald T. Merrill; Michael W. McElhinny; Phillip L. McFadden
Elsevier 2006; US$ 89.00Topics involved in studies of the Earth's magnetic field and its secular variation range from the intricate observations of geomagnetism, to worldwide studies of archeomagnetism and paleomagnetism, through to the complex mathematics of dynamo theory. Traditionally these different aspects of geomagnetism have been studied and presented in isolation from each other. The Magnetic Field of the Earth draws together these major lines of inquiry into an integrated framework to highlight the interrelationships and thus to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the geomagnetic field. The text is organized so that paleomagnetists and dynamo theoreticians may both benefit from the results and arguments presented by the other. A particular example... more...
Environmental Magnetismby Mark Evans; Friedrich Heller
Elsevier 2003; US$ 102.00Magnetism is important in environmental studies for several reasons, the two most fundamental being that most substances exhibit some form of magnetic behavior, and that iron is one of the most common elements in the Earth's crust. Once sequestered in a suitable material, magnetic particles constitute a natural archive of conditions existing in former times. Magnetism provides a tracer of paleo-climatic and paleo-environmental conditions and processes. Environmental Magnetism details the occurrence and uses of magnetic materials in the natural environment. The first half of the volume describes the basic principles. The second half discusses the applications of magnetic measurements in various environmental settings on land, in lakes, in... more...
Geomagnetics for Aeronautical Safetyby Jean L. Rasson; Todor Delipetrov
Springer 2006; US$ 215.00Flying safely in aircraft implies the use of navigation instruments. Among them, the magnetic compass is still a first choice for orientation and it is compulsory in all aircraft. This book examines in detail how the science of geomagnetism is able to promote correct use of the magnetic compass for navigation. more...
Principles of the Magnetic Methods in Geophysicsby Alex A. Kaufman; Richard O. Hansen; Robert L. Kleinberg
Elsevier 2008; US$ 170.00Magnetic methods are widely used in exploration, engineering, borehole and global geophysics, and the subjects of this book are the physical and mathematical principles of these methods regardless of the area of application. Beginning with Ampere's law the force of interaction between currents is analyzed, and then the concent of the magnetic field is introduce and the fundamental features are discussed. Special attention is paid to measurements of relaxation processes, including topics as the spin echoes or refocusing. Also the speical role of the magnetic method in the development of the plate tectonic theory is described. * covers all the physical and mathematical principles of magnetic methods regardless of the area of application. *... more...
Wägelexikon: Leitfaden wägetechnischer Begriffe (German Edition)by Roland Nater; Arthur Reichmuth; Roman Schwartz; Michael Borys; Panagiotis Zervos
Springer 2008; US$ 59.95Das Buch ist ein umfassendes Nachschlagewerk der Wägepraxis für alle, die Waagen in Industrie und Wissenschaft einsetzen. Es erläutert über 1000 Begriffe aus der Wägetechnik und aus verwandten Gebieten. Zahlreiche Abbildungen tragen zum besseren Verständnis bei. Entstanden ist das Lexikon als Gemeinschaftsprojekt der Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (PTB) und des Waagenherstellers METTLER TOLEDO. more...
Metmen in Wartimeby Morley Thomas
ECW Press 2001; US$ 11.95A detailed account of the meteorological services in practice in Canada during World War II, and a thorough examination of the men behind the forecasts: the nearly 400 science graduates who became metmen” and were stationed at flying training schools. Th more...
Geomagnetism in Marine Geologyby Victor Vacquier
Elsevier 1972; US$ 290.00Geomagnetism in Marine Geology more...
Geomagnetic Field Variationsby Heinrich Soffel; Jörg F.W. Negendank
Springer 2008; US$ 149.00Is the observed decrease of the dipole moment indicating a future polarity transition? What would be the effects of such a drastic change on system Earth? Can any positive or negative effects on our biosphere or even humans be expected? This book answers these questions and offers an overview about the geomagnetic field in general. more...









