PHY 442 - Introduction to Aeronomy

Institution:

Alabama A & M University

Subject:

Description:

- 3 hrs. The neutral atmosphere and its layers. The hydrostatic equation and the perfect gas law. Diffusive separation. Thermosphere and exosphere. Atmospheric drag and orbital decay of satellites. Atmospheric models. Formation of the ionosphere by solar extreme ultraviolet radiation. The Chapman layer. Morphology of the ionosphere. Ionospheric measurements. Ground based measurements and measurements using rockets and satellites. Far ultraviolet remote sensing techniques. Transport processes in the ionosphere. Geomagnetic control of the ionosphere. The "fountain effect" and equatorial anomaly. Solar flare effects on the ionosphere. Prerequisite: PHY 105

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aamu.edu/

Phone Number:

(256) 372-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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