Comparative aeronomy

Abstract

Presents eleven reviews by researchers in the fields of planetary science, aeronomy, and atmospheric science. This work presents the result of comparative studies of processes and systems aspects that control the general behaviour and structure of the upper atmospheres, ionospheres and exospheres of solar system bodies. Preface -- Energy Deposition -- Relevant Cross Sections and Reaction Rates -- Neutral Atmosphere and Ionosphere Modeling -- Modelling of Plasma Flows and Related Phenomena -- Neutral Atmospheres -- Ionospheres -- Photoemission Phenomena in the Solar System -- Plasma Flow and Related Phenomena in Planetary Aeronomy -- Exospheres and Atmospheric Escape -- Atmospheric Escape and Evolution of Terrestrial Planets and Satellites -- Aeronomy of Extrasolar Planets.