A01=Committee on Solar and Space Physics
A01=Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
A01=National Research Council
A01=Space Studies Board
Author_Committee on Solar and Space Physics
Author_Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Author_National Research Council
Author_Space Studies Board
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- ISBN 9780309092159
- Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
- Publication Date: 06 May 2004
- Publisher: National Academies Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Solar and space physics is the study of solar system phenomena that occur in the plasma state. Examples include sunspots, the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres, radiation belts, and the aurora. While each is a distinct phenomenon, there are commonalities among them. To help define and systematize these universal aspects of the field of space physics, the National Research Council was asked by NASAa (TM)s Office of Space Science to provide a scientific assessment and strategy for the study of magnetized plasmas in the solar system. This report presents that assessment. It covers a number of important research goals for solar and space physics. The report is complementary to the NRC report, The Sun to the Eartha "and Beyond: A Decadal Research Strategy for Solar and Space Physics, which presents priorities and strategies for future program activities.
Committee on Solar and Space Physics, National Research Council
