Proceedings Of Lunar And Planetary Science Volume 22

Author : Virgil L. Sharpton,Graham Ryder,Lunar and Planetary Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Cosmochemistry
ISBN : UCSC:32106009655074

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Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Science, Volume 22 by Virgil L. Sharpton,Graham Ryder,Lunar and Planetary Institute Pdf

Individual topics include: analysis of Phobos Mission Gamma ray spectra from Mars, comparison of volcanic and modified landforms from Tharsis Montes on Mars, polygenetic origin of Hrad Vallis region of Mars, evidence of lacustrine basins on Mars, flood surge through the Lunae Planum Outflow Complex on Mars, interpretation of canyon materials and flood sources on Kasei Valles on Mars, geochemistry of Manson Impact structure rocks, micrometer-sized glass spheres in Apollo 16 soil 61181, isotopic abundances in Pesyanoe of solar-type xenon, mineralogy of 12 large 'chondritic' interplanetary dust particles. Also discussed: trace elements in chondritic stratospheric particles, evolution of isotopic signatures in lunar regolith nitrogen, pyroclastic deposits on the western limb of the moon, origin of picritic green glass magmas by polybaric fractional fusion, origin of yellow glasses associated with Apollo 15 KREEP basalt fragments, trace elements in 59 mostly highland moon rocks, mineralization on the moon, relation between diogenite cumulates and eucrite magmas.

Author : Astronomisches Recheninstitut
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1456 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123799

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Literature 1992, Part 1 by Astronomisches Recheninstitut Pdf

"Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts" appearing twice a year has become oneof the fundamental publications in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics andneighbouring sciences. It is the most important English-language abstracting journal in the mentioned branches. The abstracts are classified under more than a hundred subject categories, thus permitting a quick survey of the whole extended material. The AAA is a valuable and important publication for all students and scientists working in the fields of astronomy and related sciences. As such it represents a necessary ingredient of any astronomical library all over the world.

Author : Christian Koeberl,Raymond R. Anderson
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813723020

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The Manson Impact Structure, Iowa by Christian Koeberl,Raymond R. Anderson Pdf

Twenty-two reports presenting results from the investigation samples of the Manson impact structure, a crater site in Iowa that was not discovered until 1992. The reports cover a great deal of ground, including geophysical studies of the crater structure, detailed mineralogical, petrological, and ge

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 17318 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080983004

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Treatise on Geochemistry by Anonim Pdf

This extensively updated new edition of the widely acclaimed Treatise on Geochemistry has increased its coverage beyond the wide range of geochemical subject areas in the first edition, with five new volumes which include: the history of the atmosphere, geochemistry of mineral deposits, archaeology and anthropology, organic geochemistry and analytical geochemistry. In addition, the original Volume 1 on "Meteorites, Comets, and Planets" was expanded into two separate volumes dealing with meteorites and planets, respectively. These additions increased the number of volumes in the Treatise from 9 to 15 with the index/appendices volume remaining as the last volume (Volume 16). Each of the original volumes was scrutinized by the appropriate volume editors, with respect to necessary revisions as well as additions and deletions. As a result, 27% were republished without major changes, 66% were revised and 126 new chapters were added. In a many-faceted field such as Geochemistry, explaining and understanding how one sub-field relates to another is key. Instructors will find the complete overviews with extensive cross-referencing useful additions to their course packs and students will benefit from the contextual organization of the subject matter Six new volumes added and 66% updated from 1st edition. The Editors of this work have taken every measure to include the many suggestions received from readers and ensure comprehensiveness of coverage and added value in this 2nd edition The esteemed Board of Volume Editors and Editors-in-Chief worked cohesively to ensure a uniform and consistent approach to the content, which is an amazing accomplishment for a 15-volume work (16 volumes including index volume)!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Large space structures (Astronautics)
ISBN : IND:30000089041259

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Large Space Structures & Systems in the Space Station Era by Anonim Pdf

Author : Giovanni Leone
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030841034

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Mars: A Volcanic World by Giovanni Leone Pdf

This book is a comprehensive advancement about the understanding of the volcanology of Mars in all its aspects, from its primary formation to its evolution in time, from the smaller structures to the bigger structures. It discusses the implications of volcanism in the general environmental and geological context of Mars. The book is validating the Southern Giant Impact Hypothesis explaining the formation of Mars in an interdisciplinary approach, including mineralogical, geochemical, volcanological as well as geomorphological information. Implications for future explorations in terms of resources are provided. This book serves as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate level to foster new basic research in the field of planetary volcanology and is a new guide for future missions toward a volcanic world, including new detailed information for the general audience who is always keen to know more about the history of Mars and its large volcanoes. The book also presents an updated situation about the water resources of the planet.

Author : Nick S. Maravell
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 1600210058

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Space Science by Nick S. Maravell Pdf

Geology of the terrestrial planets with implications to astrobiology and mission design /Dirk Schulze-Makuch [und weitere] --Solar dynamics and solar-terrestrial influences /Katya Georgieva --Thedynamics of the plasmasphere /Viviane Pierrard --Flute and balloning modes in the inner magnetosphere of the earth : stability and influence of the ionospheric conductivity /O. K. Cheremnykh, A.S. Parnowski --Paleoshorelines and the evolution of the lithosphere of Mars /Javier Ruiz [und weitere] --Thermal properties and temperature variations in Martian soil analogues /F. Gori, S. Corasaniti --Dealing with potentially hazardous asteroids /Eric W. Elst --Effect of electromagnetic radiation on dynamics of cosmic dust particles /J. Klac̆ka, M. Kocifaj --Magnetic reconnection in the earth's magnetotail : reconstruction method and data analysis /T. Penz [und weitere] --Research on aerodynamics of large bolides /V. P. Stulov --Space weather /Juhani Huovelin.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Lunar geology
ISBN : UCSC:32106014499955

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Lunar and Planetary Science XXVII by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nathalie A. Cabrol,Edmond A. Grin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080931626

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Lakes on Mars by Nathalie A. Cabrol,Edmond A. Grin Pdf

On Earth, lakes provide favorable environments for the development of life and its preservation as fossils. They are extremely sensitive to climate fluctuations and to conditions within their watersheds. As such, lakes are unique markers of the impact of environmental changes. Past and current missions have now demonstrated that water once flowed at the surface of Mars early in its history. Evidence of ancient ponding has been uncovered at scales ranging from a few kilometers to possibly that of the Arctic ocean. Whether life existed on Mars is still unknown; upcoming missions may find critical evidence to address this question in ancient lakebeds as clues about Mars’ climate evolution and its habitability potential are still preserved in their sedimentary record. Lakes on Mars is the first review on this subject. It is written by leading planetary scientists who have dedicated their careers to searching and exploring the questions of water, lakes, and oceans on Mars through their involvement in planetary exploration, and the analysis of orbital and ground data beginning with Viking up to the most recent missions. In thirteen chapters, Lakes on Mars critically discusses new data and explores the role that water played in the evolution of the surface of Mars, the past hydrological provinces of the planet, the possibility of heated lake habitats through enhanced geothermal flux associated with volcanic activity and impact cratering. The book also explores alternate hypotheses to explain the geological record. Topographic, morphologic, stratigraphic, and mineralogic evidence are presented that suggest successions of ancient lake environments in Valles Marineris and Hellas. The existence of large lakes and/or small oceans in Elysium and the Northern Plains is supported both by the global distribution of deltaic deposits and by equipotential surfaces that may reflect their past margins. Whether those environments were conducive to life has yet to be demonstrated but from comparison with our planet, their sedimentary deposits may provide the best opportunity to find its record, if any. The final chapters explore the impact of climate variability on declining lake habitats in one of the closest terrestrial analogs to Mars at the Noachian/Hesperian transition, identify the geologic, morphologic and mineralogic signatures of ancient lakes to be searched for on Mars, and present the case for landing the Mars Science Laboratory mission in such an environment. First review on the subject by worldwide leading authorities in the field New studies with most recent data, new images, figures, and maps Most recent results from research in terrestrial analogs

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Lunar geology
ISBN : CHI:38979023

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Lunar & Planetary Information Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert J. Malcuit
Publisher : Springer
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319113883

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The Twin Sister Planets Venus and Earth by Robert J. Malcuit Pdf

This book explains how it came to be that Venus and Earth, while very similar in chemical composition, zonation, size and heliocentric distance from the Sun, are very different in surface environmental conditions. It is argued here that these differences can be accounted for by planetoid capture processes and the subsequent evolution of the planet-satellite system. Venus captured a one-half moon-mass planetoid early in its history in the retrograde direction and underwent its “fatal attraction scenario” with its satellite (Adonis). Earth, on the other hand, captured a moon-mass planetoid (Luna) early in its history in prograde orbit and underwent a benign estrangement scenario with its captured satellite.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Large space structures (Astronautics)
ISBN : UOM:39015047416352

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Large Space Structures & Systems in the Space Station Era by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tamara Dickinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Geochemistry
ISBN : NASA:31769000522394

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Directory of Research Projects by Tamara Dickinson Pdf

Author : Robert Malcuit
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030588762

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Geoforming Mars by Robert Malcuit Pdf

This book offers an exercise in theoretical planetology, presenting five different scenarios to assess the evolution of habitable conditions on Mars to assess planetary terraforming potential and to give insight into the ongoing search for habitable exoplanets. Four of the scenarios involve Martian satellite capture models, in which gravitational capture via tidal deformation and energy dissipation processes are measured to predict a pathway of biological evolution, while the fifth scenario analyzes the possible model that led to the Mars that we have today (i.e. with no life forms). In ten chapters, readers will learn how a Mars-like terrestrial planet can be transformed into a habitable planet, and what conditions must be assessed when searching for exoplanets in a star-centered orbit to support life. The book is intended for planetologists, and general enthusiasts of planetary evolution and our solar system.

Author : G. Brent Dalrymple
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : 0804723311

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The Age of the Earth by G. Brent Dalrymple Pdf

A synthesis of all that has been postulated and is known about the age of the Earth