The Sun and Space Weather

• possible influence of the Sun on the Earth's climate;
• the effects of radiation on humans in space and the expected radiation dose from various solar events;
• disturbances of the Earth's ionosphere and the implications of radio communication at different wavelength ranges;
• possible hazardous asteroids and meteoroids and their detection; and
• space debris and special shielding of spacecraft.

In the cited literature more detailed information about the topics may be found.

This book provides an introduction and overview of modern solar-terrestrial physics for students as well as for researchers in the field of astrophysics, solar physics, geophysics, and climate research.