Courses: PHYS251 Near Earth Space - Spring 2017

Credits

10.0

Language of Instruction

English. Norwegian if only Norwegian students attend.

Teaching semester

Spring.

Objectives and Content

The course gives an introduction to the physical processes and conditions in near-Earth space influencing the space weather: The structure of the sun, solar activity and solar radiation, the solar wind, the Earth's atmosphere and its composition, the ionosphere and its influence on radio wave propagation, the geomagnetic field, motion of charged particles in the Earth's magnetosphere, particle precipitation, aurora and cosmic rays. Some examples on the influence of the geomagnetic field on the conditions in near-Earth space (and vice versa) will be given. Several practical applications of plasma physics in our space environment are given.

Learning Outcomes

By taking the course PHYS251 the student should be able to:

describe the different regions in the near Earth Space
discuss the most important parameters in these regions
describe and discuss the most important processes within and between these regions in the Near Earth Space

Required Previous Knowledge

Basic knowledge of minimum 60 ECTS in physics.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Contact Information

advice@ift.uib.no