near space
The term "near space" refers to a region of the Earth's atmosphere that lies just below outer space, often explored for its unique conditions and potential applications.
Definition
C1Aviation
(technical)The region of the atmosphere between the Armstrong limit and the Kármán line, where conventional aircraft cannot fly and satellites cannot orbit.
Example
- High-altitude balloons are often used for research in near space.
C1Meteorology
(technical)The part of the atmosphere encompassing the mesosphere and lower thermosphere, characterized by low air pressure and temperature.
Example
- Weather balloons often collect data from near space to improve weather forecasting.
C1Aeronautics
(technical)The exosphere region between the lower bound of space and the lower bound of orbit, where space phenomena begin to interact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Example
- Near space exploration can help us understand the transition between Earth's atmosphere and outer space.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "near space":
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