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Autor/in | Bird, John |
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Institution | National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. |
Titel | The Upper Atmosphere; Threshold of Space. [Report No.: NASA-NP-105 |
Quelle | (1988), (40 Seiten)
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Beigaben | Fotografien; Tabellen |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
Schlagwörter | Earth Science; Satellites (Aerospace); Science Materials; Scientific Personnel; Scientific Research; Scientists; Space Exploration; Space Sciences |
Abstract | This booklet contains illustrations of the upper atmosphere, describes some recent discoveries, and suggests future research questions. It contains many color photographs. Sections include: (1) "Where Does Space Begin?"; (2) "Importance of the Upper Atmosphere" (including neutral atmosphere, ionized regions, and balloon and investigations); (3) "Airglow"; (4) "Aurora"; (5) "Recent Discoveries" (those made by manned and unmanned spacecraft); (6) "Future Research" (describing spacelab missions, tethered satellite, the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics Program/Global Geospace Science Mission, and others); (7) "Unanswered Questions"; (8) "Conclusion"; and (9) "Sources" (listing general and technical materials). (YP) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2004/1/01 |