Geomagnetism, Aeronomy and Space Weather: A Journey from the Earth's Core to the Sun

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On the centenary of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, this book reviews the state-of-the-art research in geomagnetism, aeronomy and space weather. Written by eminent researchers from these fields, it summarises the advances in research over the past 100 years, and looks ahead to current and emerging studies on Earth's magnetic field. It provides a comprehensive overview of the generation of Earth's magnetic field, its history and its response to external forces. Starting at the centre of the Earth, the reader is taken on a journey from the interior core and mantle, through the upper atmosphere and magnetosphere, before reaching the Sun's atmosphere and corona. The applications of this research are also discussed, particularly the societal impact of solar activity on critical infrastructures in our increasingly technologically dependant society. This book provides a valuable resource and reference to academic researchers and students in geomagnetism and aeronomy.

Mioara Mandea is a Professor and Programme Manager for Solid Earth at the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, France. She is also chair of the Outreach Committee of the European Geoscience Union, and General Secretary of the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy. She has received the International Award of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Petrus Peregrinus Medal of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), and the prestigious French 'Ordre National de Merite'. Monika Korte is a head of the working group for geomagnetic field evolution at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Germany. She is also an associate researcher at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, University of California. She is vice-president of IAGA, and editor for Geophysical Research Letters of the American Geophysical Union. Andrew W. Yau is a Principal Investigator for the Enhanced Polar Outflow Probe (e-POP) satellite mission, and Professor in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary, Canada. He is a member of the IAGA Executive Committee, and Editor for Geophysical Research Letters. He has worked on several international space science satellite missions. Eduard Petrovsky is Deputy Director at the Institute of Geophysics in the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic. He is also president of IAGA, editor of Geophysical Journal International, and an Associate Professor at the University of Helsinki and Charles University, Prague. His current research focuses on basic rock magnetism and its environmental applications.

'This impressive book, published in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), was commissioned by the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, one of eight constituent bodies within IUGG. The goal of the project was to provide a thorough review of current knowledge and research in the fields, considering their contribution to our understanding of the earth and inter planetary space and the effects magnetic field variations have on our technological society. It will undoubtedly be an essential reference for researchers and advanced students in these fields for many years.' William Green, The Leading Edge