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Author : Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Planetary and Earth Sciences Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Planets
ISBN : NASA:31769000529324
Author : Angelo Pio Rossi,Stephan van Gasselt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319651798
This book provides an up-to-date interdisciplinary geoscience-focused overview of solid solar system bodies and their evolution, based on the comparative description of processes acting on them. Planetary research today is a strongly multidisciplinary endeavor with efforts coming from engineering and natural sciences. Key focal areas of study are the solid surfaces found in our Solar System. Some have a direct interaction with the interplanetary medium and others have dynamic atmospheres. In any of those cases, the geological records of those surfaces (and sub-surfaces) are key to understanding the Solar System as a whole: its evolution and the planetary perspective of our own planet. This book has a modular structure and is divided into 4 sections comprising 15 chapters in total. Each section builds upon the previous one but is also self-standing. The sections are: Methods and tools Processes and Sources Integration and Geological Syntheses Frontiers The latter covers the far-reaching broad topics of exobiology, early life, extreme environments and planetary resources, all areas where major advancements are expected in the forthcoming decades and both key to human exploration of the Solar System. The target readership includes advanced undergraduate students in geoscience-related topics with no specific planetary science knowledge; undergraduates in other natural science domains (e.g. physics, astronomy, biology or chemistry); graduates in engineering and space systems design who want to complement their knowledge in planetary science. The authors’ backgrounds span a broad range of topics and disciplines: rooted in Earth geoscience, their expertise covers remote sensing and cartography, field mapping, impact cratering, volcanology and tectonics, sedimentology and stratigraphy exobiology and life in extreme environments, planetary resources and mining. Several generations of planetary scientists are cooperating to provide a modern view on a discipline developed from Earth during and through Space exploration.
Author : Gunter Faure,Teresa M. Mensing
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402055447
This textbook details basic principles of planetary science that help to unify the study of the solar system. It is organized in a hierarchical manner so that every chapter builds upon preceding ones. Starting with historical perspectives on space exploration and the development of the scientific method, the book leads the reader through the solar system. Coverage explains that the origin and subsequent evolution of planets and their satellites can be explained by applications of certain basic principles of physics, chemistry, and celestial mechanics and that surface features of the solid bodies can be interpreted by principles of geology.
Author : George H. A. Cole,Michael M. Woolfson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466563155
Since the publication of the popular first edition, stellar and planetary scientists have produced numerous new observations, theories, and interpretations, including the "demotion" of our former ninth planet Pluto as a dwarf planet. Covering all of these new discoveries, Planetary Science: The Science of Planets around Stars, Second Edition explains the science associated with the planets, the stars they orbit, and the interactions between them. It examines the formation, evolution, and death of stars and the properties of the Sun that influence the planets of the Solar System. Along with more problems, this second edition adds new material and improves some analytical treatments. The book consists of two main components. For students unfamiliar with stellar properties or the overall structure of the Solar System, the first part gives a general picture of the system as a whole and the interrelationships of the bodies within it. It presents an overview of the nature of stars and the Solar System as well as important results obtained by scientific analysis. The second component is a set of 43 appendices describing the majority of the underlying science required to explain the main features of the Solar System. These appendices cover a variety of specialized topics, from mineralogy to the mechanical interactions of radiation and matter. End-of-chapter problems give students a quantitative understanding of stellar and solar system phenomena. The text shows how useful estimates of various quantities can be made even when characteristics of the system are not known with any precision. While the problems can be completed with a hand calculator, students are encouraged to use the Fortran computer programs provided on the book’s CRC Press web page. Avoiding excessive details, this textbook offers a comprehensive account of stellar and planetary topics. It is suitable for students from a range of disciplines, including astronomy, geology, and earth sciences. The book provides students with an understanding of the nature of the Solar System and the influences that govern its behavior, helping them develop an appreciation of the forces that can influence our planet in the future.
Author : Neil McBride,Iain Gilmour
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521546206
Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for introductory university courses in planetary science. It starts with a tour of the Solar System and an overview of its formation. The composition, internal structure, surface morphology and atmospheres of the terrestrial planets are then described. This leads naturally to a discussion of the giant planets and why they are compositionally different. Minor bodies are reviewed and the book concludes with a discussion of the origin of the Solar System and the evidence from meteorites. Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, and illustrated in colour throughout, this book is suitable for self-study and will appeal to amateur enthusiasts as well as undergraduate students. It contains numerous helpful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. The book is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials.
Author : Dustin Cook
Publisher : Callisto Reference
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1641165707
The branch of science which deals with the study of physical constitution of the Earth and its atmosphere is referred to as Earth science. It encompasses various fields of natural science that are related to planet Earth. It includes the study of the Earth's physical characteristics. The lithosphere, the atmosphere, the biosphere and the hydrosphere are the four main areas of study within this field. It is closely related to planetary science which studies planetary systems, moons, planets, as well as their formation. Some of the major subdisciplines within this field are planetary astronomy, planetary geology and comparative planetary science. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theories and concepts of Earth and planetary science. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under these categories. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the fields of Earth and planetary science.
Author : Wing-Huen Ip
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814475099
Advances in Geosciences is the result of a concerted effort in bringing the latest results and planning activities related to earth and space science in Asia and the international arena. The volume editors are all leading scientists in their research fields covering six sections: Hydrological Science (HS), Planetary Science (PS), Solar Terrestrial (ST), Solid Earth (SE), Ocean Science (OS) and Atmospheric Science (AS). The main purpose is to highlight the scientific issues essential to the study of earthquakes, tsunamis, atmospheric dust storms, climate change, drought, flood, typhoons, monsoons, space weather, and planetary exploration. This volume is abstracted in NASA's Astrophysics Data System: http://ads.harvard.edu Contents:Volume 6: Hydrological Science (HS)Stochastic Generation of Multi-Site Rainfall Occurrences (R Srikanthan & G G S Pegram)Monte Carlo Simulation for Calculating Drought Characteristics (C Chaleeraktrakoon & S Noikumsin)On Regional Estimation of Floods for Ungaged Sites (V-T-V Nguyen)and other papersVolume 7: Planetary Science (PS)Some Similarities and Differences Between the Mars and Venus Solar Wind Interactions (J-G Trotignin)Asteroid Compositions: Some Evidence from Polarimetry (A Cellino et al.)Formation of Alumina Nanoparticles in Plasma (M Kurumada & C Kaito)From Nuclear Blasts to Cosmic Bombardment (K O'Brien)and other papersVolume 8: Solar Terrestrial (ST)A New Perspective on the Relationship Between Substorms and Magnetic Storms (B T Tsurutani & W D Gonzalez)Comparative Measurements of Cosmic Radiation Monitors for Aircrew Exposure Assessment (I L Getley et al.)Modeling of Aircrew Radiation Exposure from Galactic Cosmic Rays and Solar Particle Events (M Takada et al.)and other papersVolume 9: Solid Earth (SE), Ocean Science (OS) & Atmospheric Science (AS) Seismic Characteristics of Strong Deep Focal Earthquakes and Associated Phenomena in Northeastern Asia (J Wang et al.)Moho Depths in the Indian Ocean Based on the Inversion of Satellite Gravity Data (D N Arabelos et al.)Post Earthquake Debris Management — An Overview (R Sarkar)and other papers Readership: Academics, researchers and postgraduate students in geosciences. Key Features: Provides an important source of new and not-yet-published results from the growing Asian and international geoscience community Presents a unique view of the rapid scientific progresses made by Asian researchers in topics crucial to the future of the global environment Highlights a first-hand description of how the largest scientific population in the world is working together to manage the environmental problems which will determine the economic and social growth of the world itselfKeywords:Planetary Science;Atmosphere;Ionosphere;Magnetosphere
Author : Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Planets
ISBN : UIUC:30112106721761
Author : Katharina Lodders,Bruce Fegley Jr.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195353709
Scientists have collected a wealth of physical and chemical data for the Sun, planets, and small bodies in our solar system, but until now this information has been scattered throughout the technical literature. The Planetary Scientist's Companion solves this problem, providing for the first time a single, extensive reference for the interdisciplinary fields of planetary science and cosmochemistry. The book begins with a summary of frequently used physical and chemical constants, unit conversion factors, properties of some compounds and minerals, thermodynamic data, partition coefficients, and useful formulas. This is followed by an overview of the solar system, including comparative data for the planets and their satellites and abundances of the elements. Much of the book is devoted to a series of chapters describing in turn the Sun, each of the planets, and the groups of small bodies (asteroids, comets, meteorites, and Kuiper Belt and Centaur objects). Each chapter includes an introduction, followed by tables of physical and chemical properties compiled from many sources, including data on planetary atmospheres, surfaces, and interiors. The book concludes with data on nearby stars, the interstellar medium, and recently discovered brown dwarfs and possible extrasolar planets, followed by a glossary. A unique and practical resource for anyone interested in contemporary planetary science and cosmochemistry, this volume is likely to be an essential tool in future research.
Author : Claudio Vita-Finzi,Andrew Dominic Fortes
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781903544877
In a dynamic treatment of planets of the Solar System from a unified perspective Planetary Geology deals with the origin of planetary bodies, the forces that fashion their surfaces, the rise and fall of icecaps and oceans, and the role of life in planetary history.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Earth sciences
ISBN : UCSD:31822024222846
Author : Richard D'Alli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Earth sciences
ISBN : UIUC:30112104413346
Author : Thomas R. Watters,Richard A. Schultz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521765732
This book is an essential reference volume that surveys tectonic landforms on solid bodies throughout the Solar System.
Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Discoveries in geography
ISBN : 1627951415
Do you want to understand the history and forces that created our planet and are still shaping it today? Through 100 pivotal milestones, this gorgeous reference book and timeline shows how our planet evolved from a disk of dust left behind by a young Sun and how it is constantly altered by events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. The accessible text describes the Earth's ever-changing layers and what researchers have learned about the past through fossils and about the future in the search for habitable exoplanets. At a time when human life is impacting the Earth at a noticeable rate, Earth Sciences provides a rich understanding of: 100 milestone facts, labeled Ponderables, which detail pivotal breakthroughs in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy; Stunning imagery and illustrations to help clarify key concepts; An overview of core concepts in Earth Science 101: The Basics and biographies of key scientists; A section that explores imponderable topics that researchers still don't fully understand.
Author : Edward F. Albin, Ph.D.
Publisher : Crown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307433374
We see it every day, yet we understand so little about Earth. From minerals to meteorites, this book covers every aspect of the science of our world. It breaks this complex discipline into four major sections: geology, oceanography, meteorology, and planetary science, and it gives an overview of the processes of each. Complete with interactive experiments and a glossary, this book makes the study of our planet—and other planets— easier than ever.
