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The ionosphere begins at an altitude of about 50 km and extends to beyond 1000 km. It is formed by interactions between the components of the atmosphere and the solar radiation. Let us begin by examining the characteristics of the latter. We shall then consider the various processes it causes and their consequences with regard to the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Delobeau, F. (1971). The Terrestrial Ionosphere. In: The Enviroment of the Earth. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 28. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-3123-3_3
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