Divided into three main sections, this text presents: the results derived from satellite studies of the ocean; a variety of hydrology related areas including evapotranspiration and soil moisture; and the concept of Vegetation Condition Index in which the intensity of drought is assessed.

A comprehensive overview of current astrophysical research in the wavelength band 100-1200 A is presented in the form of 28 papers, including both theoretical and instrumental aspects. The astronomical objects covered range from stars and stellar systems, the diffuse interstellar medium to external galaxies and distant active galactic nuclei. A key role in this wavelength region is played by spectroscopy, because of the richness of this wavelength band in spectral lines, the diagnostic potential of which is addressed in detail in a number of papers.

During the past few years several new cosmic ray experiments were conducted in space in balloons, satellites and spacelab missions which have provided new cosmic ray data from the distant regions of the heliosphere. In particular new features of low energy anomalous cosmic rays were obtained from Pioneer 10, 11, Voyager 1, 2 and Spacelab-2 and JACEE studies. This book presents the results and their interpretations on the different aspects of the composition, modulation, propagation and acceleration of cosmic rays.