Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere
Download or Read eBook Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere PDF written by Ernst Julius Opik and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Ernst Julius Opik |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2004-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486438856 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486438856 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere by : Ernst Julius Opik
Book excerpt: This volume by an astrophysics pioneer concerns the phenomena occurring during the flight of meteors through the terrestrial atmosphere. Beginning with a historical view of the study of meteor activity, the text examines atmospheric conditions and the classification and physico-chemical properties of meteors. Also includes meteoroid energy transfer, ablation, atomic collisions, and meteor radiation.
