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Ultraviolet Radiation in the Solar System (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) by M. Vázquez, A. Hanslmeier, M. Vázquez is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Ultraviolet Radiation in the Solar System (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) about?

UV radiation is an important part in the electromagnetic spectrum since the energy of the photons is great enough to produce important chemical reactions in the atmospheres of planets and satellites of our Solar System, thereby affecting the transmission of this radiation to the ground and its physical properties. Scientists have used different techniques (balloons and rockets) to access to the information contained in this radiation, but the pioneering of this new frontier has not been free of dangers. The Sun is our main source of UV radiation and its description occupies the first two chapters of the book. The Earth is the only known location where life exists in a planetary system and therefore where the interaction of living organism with UV radiation can be tested through different epochs and on distinct species. The development of the human technology has affected the natural shield of ozone that protects complex lifeforms against damaging UV irradiation. The formation of the ozone hole and its consequences are described, together with the possible contribution of UV radiation to recent climate changes. Finally, we will discuss the the potential role of ultraviolet light in

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Author
M. Vázquez, A. Hanslmeier, M. Vázquez
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published
2006
Language
EN
ISBN
9781402037306
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Medical, Astronomy

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