Atmospheric Science and EnvironmentAllied Publishers |
Contents
Preface ν 1 Stars Planets and Satellites of the Solar System | 1 |
The Earth and Its SubDivisions | 12 |
Planetary AtmosphereEscape | 22 |
of Gases from Atmosphere 222 | 27 |
Distribution of Pressure and Density in Earths AtmosphereDrag on Satellites 33333 | 38 |
The Sun and Its Control of Atmospheric Phenomena | 53 |
Atmospheric Ozone Its Depletion and Antarctic Ozone Hole | 64 |
Radio Wave Propagation Through Earths Atmosphere | 85 |
Volcanoes and Earthquakes | 146 |
Floods Droughts Cyclones and Anticyclones and Lightnings | 159 |
Life on Earth | 176 |
Environment | 181 |
Sustainable Development | 187 |
Air and Water Technological Fallouts Power Sources and Noise | 193 |
Environmental Pollution | 211 |
Protection Against Radiation Exposures Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances and Solar UV Radiation Exposure | 223 |
Earths Magnetic Field Van Allen Belts and Whistler Propagation | 100 |
The Limit of Earths Atmosphere and Space Beyond | 109 |
The Weather | 121 |
Clouds Precipitations and Thunderstorms | 128 |
WindMonsoon and Norwester | 137 |
Common terms and phrases
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