Dynamics Of The Outer Planets

Author : Carl D. Murray,Stanley F. Dermott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521575974

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Solar System Dynamics by Carl D. Murray,Stanley F. Dermott Pdf

The Solar System is a complex and fascinating dynamical system. This is the first textbook to describe comprehensively the dynamical features of the Solar System and to provide students with all the mathematical tools and physical models they need to understand how it works. It is a benchmark publication in the field of planetary dynamics and destined to become a classic. Clearly written and well illustrated, Solar System Dynamics shows how a basic knowledge of the two- and three-body problems and perturbation theory can be combined to understand features as diverse as the tidal heating of Jupiter's moon Io, the origin of the Kirkwood gaps in the asteroid belt, and the radial structure of Saturn's rings. Problems at the end of each chapter and a free Internet Mathematica® software package are provided. Solar System Dynamics provides an authoritative textbook for courses on planetary dynamics and celestial mechanics. It also equips students with the mathematical tools to tackle broader courses on dynamics, dynamical systems, applications of chaos theory and non-linear dynamics.

Author : Thérèse Encrenaz,R. Kallenbach,T. Owen,Christophe Sotin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402040382

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The Outer Planets and their Moons by Thérèse Encrenaz,R. Kallenbach,T. Owen,Christophe Sotin Pdf

Representatives of several scientific communities, such as planetary scientists, astronomers, space physicists, chemists and astrobiologists have met with the aim to review the knowledge on four major themes: (1) the study of the formation and evolution processes of the outer planets and their satellites, beginning with the formation of compounds and planetesimals in the solar nebula, and the subsequent evolution of the interiors of the outer planets, (2) a comparative study of the atmospheres of the outer planets and Titan, (3) the study of the planetary magnetospheres and their interactions with the solar wind, and (4) the formation and properties of satellites and rings, including their interiors, surfaces, and their interaction with the solar wind and the magnetospheres of the outer planets. Beyond these topics, the implications for the prebiotic chemical evolution on Europa and Titan are reviewed. At the time of publication, the study of the outer planets is particularly motivated by the fact that the Saturn system is being investigated by the Cassini-Huygens mission.

Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1722187093

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Dynamics of the Atmospheres of the Outer Planets by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Pdf

Current knowledge about dynamics and the thermal structure of the outer planets is reviewed with the aim of identifying important measurements which should be made in the post-Voyager era. The existence of jets and cloud bands is the puzzle that underlies all others. The discussion focuses on the particular case of Jupiter because the documentation is the most complete. It is argued that the gross dynamical parameters of the outer planetary atmospheres are the keys to their behaviors, rather than the particular specifics of radiative forcing, cloud distributions, or thermodynamic transformations. Voyager data has shown that the jet systems decay with height in the region above the visible clouds. Therefore, the highest priority must be given to establishing dynamical parameters that characterize levels within and beneath the clouds. These require the determination of the deep structure of the jets, of the density stratification, and of the horizontal density contrasts. The deep regions are not easily accessible and these measurements present challenging opportunities. Indirect inferences about the controlling processes may sometimes be possible by observing waves and other activity in the more easily accessible stratosphere. Gierasch, Peter J. and Conrath, Barney J. Goddard Space Flight Center NAG5-813...

Author : Glenn Flierl,Jun-Ichi Yano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Fluid dynamics
ISBN : UCSD:31822008885915

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Dynamics of the Outer Planets by Glenn Flierl,Jun-Ichi Yano Pdf

Author : Therese Encrenaz,R. Kallenbach,Tobias Owen,Christophe Sotin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402033621

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The Outer Planets and their Moons by Therese Encrenaz,R. Kallenbach,Tobias Owen,Christophe Sotin Pdf

Representatives of several scientific communities, such as planetary scientists, astronomers, space physicists, chemists and astrobiologists have met with the aim to review the knowledge on four major themes: (1) the study of the formation and evolution processes of the outer planets and their satellites, beginning with the formation of compounds and planetesimals in the solar nebula, and the subsequent evolution of the interiors of the outer planets, (2) a comparative study of the atmospheres of the outer planets and Titan, (3) the study of the planetary magnetospheres and their interactions with the solar wind, and (4) the formation and properties of satellites and rings, including their interiors, surfaces, and their interaction with the solar wind and the magnetospheres of the outer planets. Beyond these topics, the implications for the prebiotic chemical evolution on Europa and Titan are reviewed. At the time of publication, the study of the outer planets is particularly motivated by the fact that the Saturn system is being investigated by the Cassini-Huygens mission.

Author : B. Bertotti,P. Farinella,D. Vokrouhlicky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401002332

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Physics of the Solar System by B. Bertotti,P. Farinella,D. Vokrouhlicky Pdf

This book is a direct sequel to: B. Bcrtotri and P. Farinclla, "Physics of the Earth and the Solar System, Dynamics and Evolution. Space Navigation. Spa cc-Time Structure" (Kluwcr Academic Publishers, 1990). Nearly 15 years af tcr its publication it became evident that the volume was in need of a new edition to keep up with the outstanding progress and the changing perspectives in this field. David Vokrouhlicky agreed to collaborate on the project and be the third author. On March 25, 2000. after a tong illness and a heart transplant. Paolo Farinella passed away. We then decided that. rather than aiming at a second edition, it made more sense to rewrite the book anew. While its basic content and the structure of the chapters are the same, important new topics have been added, including the extrasolar planetary systems, transneptunian objects. accurate determination of reference frames and new space projects. Greater relevance has been given to scmiquantitarive discussions before intro ducing formal developments: many figures have been added and updated and several errors corrected. More emphasis has given to the solar system, whereas geophysical topics have been left at a less advanced level. To mark this change the slightly differ ent title "Physics of the Solar System" was chosen. We wish to dedicate this book to the memory of Paolo Farinella. an out standing scientist, an invaluable collaborator and a dear friend.

Author : Martin Pessah,Oliver Gressel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319606095

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Formation, Evolution, and Dynamics of Young Solar Systems by Martin Pessah,Oliver Gressel Pdf

This book's interdisciplinary scope aims at bridging various communities: 1) cosmochemists, who study meteoritic samples from our own solar system, 2) (sub-) millimetre astronomers, who measure the distribution of dust and gas of star-forming regions and planet-forming discs, 3) disc modellers, who describe the complex photo-chemical structure of parametric discs to fit these to observation, 4) computational astrophysicists, who attempt to decipher the dynamical structure of magnetised gaseous discs, and the effects the resulting internal structure has on the aerodynamic re-distribution of embedded solids, 5) theoreticians in planet formation theory, who aim to piece it all together eventually arriving at a coherent holistic picture of the architectures of planetary systems discovered by 6) the exoplanet observers, who provide us with unprecedented samples of exoplanet worlds. Combining these diverse fields the book sheds light onto the riddles that research on planet formation is currently confronted with, and paves the way for a comprehensive understanding of the formation, evolution, and dynamics of young solar systems. The chapters ‘Chondrules – Ubiquitous Chondritic Solids Tracking the Evolution of the Solar Protoplanetary Disk’, ‘Dust Coagulation with Porosity Evolution’ and ‘The Emerging Paradigm of Pebble Accretion’ are published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com.

Author : Viorel Badescu,Kris Zacny
Publisher : Springer
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319738451

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Outer Solar System by Viorel Badescu,Kris Zacny Pdf

The Earth has limited resources while the resources in space are virtually unlimited. Further development of humanity will require going beyond our planet and exploring of extraterrestrial bodies and their resources. This book investigates Outer Solar Systems and their prospective energy and material resources. It presents past missions and future technologies and solutions to old problems that could become reality in our life time. The book therefore is a great resource of condensed information for specialists interested in current and impending Outer Solar Systems related activities and a good starting point for space researchers, inventors, technologists and potential investors.

Author : R.L. Duncombe,J.H. Lieske,P. Kenneth Seidelmann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400946880

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Fundamental Astronomy and Solar System Dynamics by R.L. Duncombe,J.H. Lieske,P. Kenneth Seidelmann Pdf

"Fundamental Astronomy and Solar System Dynamics", a program of invited papers honoring Professor Walter Fricke, who for thirty years has been Director of the Astronomisches Rechen lnstitut in Heidelberg, was held at the Thompson Conference Center of the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday 27 March 1985 on the occasion of his seventieth birthday and retirement as Director of ARl. Professor Fricke's contributions to astronomy encompass the areas of galactic dynamics, radial velocities, stellar statistics. the fundamental reference system and the constant of precession. Participants were welcomed to the Uni versi ty of Texas by Professor J. Parker Lamb, Chairman of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. The presentations ranged from discussions of astrometric problems concerned with the reference system, the constant of precession, major and minor planet observations, planetary ephemerides and lunar and satellite laser ranging, to a study of disc galaxies in massive halos. The program concluded with a review of Professor Fricke's career. The three sessions were chaired by Victor G. Szebehely, Carol A. Williams and Jay H. Lieske. The participants in this meeting, and in the Division on Dynamical Astronomy meeting that followed, were happy that Professor Fricke was able to attend. His presence at these meetings, as well as his thoughtful comments, were greatly appreciated. We are pleased to acknowledge the support of the Center for Space Research, the Department of Astronomy and the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics of the University of Texas at Austin.

Author : Sylvio Ferraz-Mello,B. Morando,J.-E. Arlot
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1996-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780792340850

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Dynamics, Ephemerides and Astrometry of the Solar System by Sylvio Ferraz-Mello,B. Morando,J.-E. Arlot Pdf

IAU Symposium 172 Dynamics, Ephemerides and Astrometry of the Solar System was held in Paris in July, 1995. 250 scientists from 33 countries attended the symposium; 24 invited lectures and 165 contributed papers were presented (117 of which were posters). The papers covered topics on celestial mechanics (chaos and evolution of the solar system, asteroids, theories of the motion of the planets, the moon and the natural satellites), methods (symplectic mappings and elliptic functions), astrometry (CCD observations, VLBI and radar observations), ephemerides (representation and numerical integration) and on the history of celestial mechanics.

Author : Daniel Benest,Claude Froeschle
Publisher : Atlantica Séguier Frontières
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Asteroids
ISBN : 2863321129

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Interrelations Between Physics and Dynamics for Minor Bodies in the Solar System by Daniel Benest,Claude Froeschle Pdf

Author : E. Bois,P. Oberti,Jacques Henrard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401119023

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Interactions Between Physics and Dynamics of Solar System Bodies by E. Bois,P. Oberti,Jacques Henrard Pdf

Fans of "Asterix the Gallic" know well that the only fear of people in Brittany is that the sky falls upon their head. So it must have been a shock for them (the fans of Asterix) to learn that a horde of Physicists and Dynamicists (some of them being actually Roman - ils sont fous ces Romains!) invaded the bay of Saint-Brieuc and spend a full week conjuring all the nastiness that the sky has in reserve, revelling in the horrors hidden beyond the blue dome; they talked with delight about "asteroids", "comets" and "meteor streams"; they grinned at the idea of "artificial satellites", these pots and pans of space always ready to fall upon you; some of them said strange things about the Moon, the planets, and evoked the "rings" of Saturn or of some other of their gods. One evening, a Roman from Pisa went as far as cornering some inhabitants in the large hut they used for their witchcraft and filled them with terror by describing the fate of the poor dinosaurs victims of a particularly nasty asteroid (or was it a comet?). You will be surprized to learn that Bretons did not exact a spectacular revenge for these offenses. On the contrary.

Author : B.A. Steves,Archie E. Roy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401592215

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The Dynamics of Small Bodies in the Solar System by B.A. Steves,Archie E. Roy Pdf

The reader will find in this volume the Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute held in Maratea-Acquafredda, Italy, between June 29 and July 12, 1997, entitledTHE DYNAMICS OF SMALL BODIES IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM: A MAJOR KEY TO SOLAR SYSTEM STUDIES . This Advanced Study Institute was the latest in the 'Cortina' series of NATO ASI's begun in the early 1970's firstly under the directorship of Professor Victor Szebehely and subsequently under Professor Archie Roy. All, except the latest, were held at the Antonelli Institute, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Many of those now active in the field made their first international contacts at these Institutes. The Institutes bring together many of the brightest of our young people working in dynamical astronomy, celestial mechanics and space science, enabling them to obtain an up-to-date synoptic view of their subjects delivered by lecturers of high international reputation. The proceedings from these institutes have been well-received in the internationalcommunity of research workers in the disciplines studied. The present institute included 15 series of lectures given by invited speakers and some 45 presentations made by the other participants. The majority of these contributions are includedinthese proceedings.

Author : Bonnie Steves,Martin Hendry,Andrew C. Cameron
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420083453

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Extra-Solar Planets by Bonnie Steves,Martin Hendry,Andrew C. Cameron Pdf

Since the discovery of the first exoplanet orbiting a main sequence star in 1995, nearly 500 planets have been detected, with this number expected to increase dramatically as new ground-based planetary searches begin to report their results. Emerging techniques offer the tantalizing possibility of detecting an Earth-mass planet in the habitable zon

Author : Eugene F. Milone,William J.F. Wilson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461488484

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Solar System Astrophysics by Eugene F. Milone,William J.F. Wilson Pdf

The second edition of Solar System Astrophysics: Background Science and the Inner Solar System provides new insights into the burgeoning field of planetary astronomy. As in the first edition, this volume begins with a rigorous treatment of coordinate frames, basic positional astronomy, and the celestial mechanics of two and restricted three body system problems. Perturbations are treated in the same way, with clear step-by-step derivations. Then the Earth's gravitational potential field and the Earth-Moon system are discussed, and the exposition turns to radiation properties with a chapter on the Sun. The exposition of the physical properties of the Moon and the terrestrial planets are greatly expanded, with much new information highlighted on the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. All of the material is presented within a framework of historical importance. This book and its sister volume, Solar System Astrophysics: Background Science and the Inner Solar system, are pedagogically well written, providing clearly illustrated explanations, for example, of such topics as the numerical integration of the Adams-Williamson equation, the equations of state in planetary interiors and atmospheres, Maxwell’s equations as applied to planetary ionospheres and magnetospheres, and the physics and chemistry of the Habitable Zone in planetary systems. Together, the volumes form a comprehensive text for any university course that aims to deal with all aspects of solar and extra-solar planetary systems. They will appeal separately to the intellectually curious who would like to know how just how far our knowledge of the solar system has progressed in recent years.