physics of ionosphere

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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

• Ionosphere — The ionosphere is a part of the upper atmosphere, comprising portions of the mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation. It plays an important part in atmospheric electricity and forms the inner …   Wikipedia

• Ionosphere-Thermosphere Storm Probes — Infobox Spacecraft Name = Ionosphere Thermosphere Storm Probes Organization = NASA Mission Type = Two Earth orbiters investigating the ionosphere and thermosphere Number of Observatories = 2 Inclination = 60 degreesThe Ionosphere Thermosphere… …   Wikipedia

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• Ray tracing (physics) — In physics, ray tracing is a method for calculating the path of waves or particles through a system with regions of varying propagation velocity, absorption characteristics, and reflecting surfaces. Under these circumstances, wavefronts may bend …   Wikipedia

• Atmospheric physics — is the application of physics to the study of the atmosphere. Atmospheric physicists attempt to model Earth s atmosphere and the atmospheres of the other planets using fluid flow equations, chemical models, radiation balancing, and energy… …   Wikipedia

• Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics — TIMED Die Mission TIMED (englisch Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics) ist ein Projekt, um die Dynamik in der Mesosphäre und der unteren Thermosphäre der Erdatmosphäre zu untersuchen. Der 660 kg schwere Satellit wurde… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

• Space physics — Space physics, also known as space plasma physics, is the study of plasmas as they occur naturally in the universe. As such, it encompasses a far ranging number of topics, including the sun, solar wind, planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres,… …   Wikipedia

• Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics — The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is a research organization at the University of Colorado at Boulder. LASP is a world class research institute with advanced technical capabilities specializing in designing, building, and… …   Wikipedia

• electromagnetic radiation — Physics. radiation consisting of electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x rays, and gamma rays. [1950 55] * * * Energy propagated through free space or through a material medium in the form of… …   Universalium

• plasma — plasmatic /plaz mat ik/, plasmic, adj. /plaz meuh/, n. 1. Anat., Physiol. the liquid part of blood or lymph, as distinguished from the suspended elements. 2. Cell Biol. cytoplasm. 3. whey. 4. a green, faintly translucent chalcedony. 5. Physics. a …   Universalium