Energetic Particles In The Heliosphere (astrophysics And Space Science Library)
by George M. Simnett /
2016 / English / EPUB
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This monograph traces the development of our understanding of how
and where energetic particles are accelerated in the heliosphere
and how they may reach the Earth. Detailed data sets are presented
which address these topics. The bulk of the observations are from
spacecraft in or near the ecliptic plane. It is timely to present
this subject now that Voyager-1 has entered the true interstellar
medium. Since it seems unlikely that there will be a follow-on to
the Voyager programme any time soon, the data we already have
regarding the outer heliosphere are not going to be enhanced for at
least 40 years.
This monograph traces the development of our understanding of how
and where energetic particles are accelerated in the heliosphere
and how they may reach the Earth. Detailed data sets are presented
which address these topics. The bulk of the observations are from
spacecraft in or near the ecliptic plane. It is timely to present
this subject now that Voyager-1 has entered the true interstellar
medium. Since it seems unlikely that there will be a follow-on to
the Voyager programme any time soon, the data we already have
regarding the outer heliosphere are not going to be enhanced for at
least 40 years.