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• Thermosphere — The thermosphere is the layer of the earth s atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and directly below the exosphere. Within this layer, ultraviolet radiation causes ionization. The thermosphere, named from the Greek θερμός ( thermos ) for heat …   Wikipedia

• thermosphere — The layer of atmosphere above the mesosphere, which extends from 50 to 55 miles (80–90 km) above the sea level with the upper limit undefined. The temperature in this region initially rises rapidly with heights up to about 120 miles (200 km) and… …   Aviation dictionary

• LTCS — Lower Thermosphere Coupling Study (Academic & Science » Meteorology) * Location Tracking Control System (Governmental » Military) * Location Tracking Control System (Governmental » Transportation) …   Abbreviations dictionary

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• ionosphere and magnetosphere — ▪ atmospheric science Introduction       regions of Earth s (Earth) atmosphere in which the number of electrically charged particles ions (ion) and electrons (electron) are large enough to affect the propagation of radio waves (electromagnetic… …   Universalium

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• MELTER — 1. Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere Explorer Contributor: LaRC 2. Mesosphere Lower Thermosphere Explorer Contributor: CASI …   NASA Acronyms

• TIMED — Infobox Spacecraft Name = TIMED Organization = NASA Major Contractors = Applied Physics Laboratory Mission Type = Ionosphere, Atmospheric science and Space weather research. Satellite Of = Earth Launch = 07/12/01 at 15:07:00 UTC Launch Vehicle =… …   Wikipedia