Topic 1d - Unravelling the complex structure of the Atmosphere
Ionosphere and airglow
The ionosphere is a layer of charged particles in Earth’s atmosphere that extends from about 50 to 360 miles above the surface of Earth. Processes in the ionosphere also create bright swaths of colour in the sky, known as airglow.
NASA
Earth’s Horizon and the Moon
This image was taken aboard the ISS in 2005, showing the Earth’s horizon, Atmospheric layers and the Moon
NASA/JSC.
Layers of the Atmosphere
Diagram showing the layers in the atmosphere, their heights and what can be found in each one.
NOAA
Thin Blue Line
Photograph of Earth’s atmosphere and the setting sun, taken by the crew of the International Space Station
NASA
