The Giant Planets

Author : Patrick Irwin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540851585

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Giant Planets of Our Solar System by Patrick Irwin Pdf

This book reviews the current state of knowledge of the atmospheres of the giant gaseous planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The current theories of their formation are reviewed and their recently observed temperature, composition and cloud structures are contrasted and compared with simple thermodynamic, radiative transfer and dynamical models. The instruments and techniques that have been used to remotely measure their atmospheric properties are also reviewed, and the likely development of outer planet observations over the next two decades is outlined. This second edition has been extensively updated following the Cassini mission results for Jupiter/Saturn and the newest ground-based measurements for Uranus/Neptune as well as on the latest development in the theories on planet formation.

Author : John H. Rogers
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995-07-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521410088

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The Giant Planet Jupiter by John H. Rogers Pdf

This highly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive and accessible account of Jupiter and its satellites.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Planetary Science Decadal Survey
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309224642

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Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Planetary Science Decadal Survey Pdf

In recent years, planetary science has seen a tremendous growth in new knowledge. Deposits of water ice exist at the Moon's poles. Discoveries on the surface of Mars point to an early warm wet climate, and perhaps conditions under which life could have emerged. Liquid methane rain falls on Saturn's moon Titan, creating rivers, lakes, and geologic landscapes with uncanny resemblances to Earth's. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream of important new discoveries about the solar system. Research priorities defined in the report were selected through a rigorous review that included input from five expert panels. NASA's highest priority large mission should be the Mars Astrobiology Explorer Cacher (MAX-C), a mission to Mars that could help determine whether the planet ever supported life and could also help answer questions about its geologic and climatic history. Other projects should include a mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa and its subsurface ocean, and the Uranus Orbiter and Probe mission to investigate that planet's interior structure, atmosphere, and composition. For medium-size missions, Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 recommends that NASA select two new missions to be included in its New Frontiers program, which explores the solar system with frequent, mid-size spacecraft missions. If NASA cannot stay within budget for any of these proposed flagship projects, it should focus on smaller, less expensive missions first. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 suggests that the National Science Foundation expand its funding for existing laboratories and establish new facilities as needed. It also recommends that the program enlist the participation of international partners. This report is a vital resource for government agencies supporting space science, the planetary science community, and the public.

Author : Patrick G. J. Irwin,Patrick Irwin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540313175

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Giant Planets of Our Solar System by Patrick G. J. Irwin,Patrick Irwin Pdf

This book reviews the current state of knowledge of the atmospheres of the four giant gaseous planets. It is the first book to contain all the latest data and background information on these planets in one handy volume. Current theories of their formation are reviewed. The book clearly explains all specialist terms, and it discusses the pros and cons of ground versus space-based observations of giant planets.

Author : Patrick Irwin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540377139

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Giant Planets of Our Solar System by Patrick Irwin Pdf

This book reviews the current state of knowledge of the atmospheres of the four giant gaseous planets. It is the first book to contain all the latest data and background information on these planets in one handy volume. Current theories of their formation are reviewed. The book clearly explains all specialist terms, and it discusses the pros and cons of ground versus space-based observations of giant planets.

Author : Alan Edward Nourse
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Outer planets
ISBN : 0531008169

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The Giant Planets by Alan Edward Nourse Pdf

Discusses the huge outer planets of our solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Author : Sarah Dodson-Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Outer planets
ISBN : 0750321350

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Origins of Giant Planets by Sarah Dodson-Robinson Pdf

Origins of Giant Planets is a comprehensive overview of giant planet formation aimed at new researchers in the field. With the capability of the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to push the mass limit for direct imaging of young planets down to Saturn's scale, observations within the next ten years are likely to bring meaningful constraints to models of giant planet formation.

Author : Lucy-Ann McFadden,Torrence Johnson,Paul Weissman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080474985

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Encyclopedia of the Solar System by Lucy-Ann McFadden,Torrence Johnson,Paul Weissman Pdf

Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition. This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. · Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions · Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers · More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters · Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet · Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index

Author : Kyla Steinkraus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08
Category : Jupiter (Planet)
ISBN : 1627178503

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Giant Gas Planets by Kyla Steinkraus Pdf

In Giant Gas Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, students will learn about the four planets farthest from the sun and make observations about patterns and phenomena in the universe. Filled with fun facts, young learners will love exploring the scientific information and drawing conclusions about life now and in the future. The Inside Outer Space series takes readers on an intergalactic journey that unravels the mysteries of the universe. Each 24-page book informs readers in grades K-3 on the Sun, Earth, planets, and stars, while also igniting imaginations about the unknown. Stunning photographs and diagrams engage readers, while text-based questions aid in reading comprehension

Author : Fran Bagenal,Timothy E. Dowling,William B. McKinnon,William McKinnon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521035457

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Jupiter by Fran Bagenal,Timothy E. Dowling,William B. McKinnon,William McKinnon Pdf

Comprehensive volume that summarizes our understanding of the jovian system.

Author : Robin Kerrod
Publisher : Pavilion Children's Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003-02-24
Category : Planets
ISBN : 1841387541

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Giant Planets by Robin Kerrod Pdf

Using the very latest photographs and the most up-to-date information available, the book in this series take a close look at the planetary system in which we live. Saturn and Jupiter are studied in this book.

Author : Therese Encrenaz,James Lequeux
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789450347

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The Solar System 2 by Therese Encrenaz,James Lequeux Pdf

This book presents a global and synthetic vision of planetology – the study of objects in the Solar System. In the past several decades, planetology has undergone a real revolution, marked in particular by the discovery of the Kuiper belt beyond Neptune, the discovery of extrasolar planets, and also by the space exploration of ever more distant objects. Today, it is at the crossroads of many disciplines: astronomy, geophysics, geochemistry and biology. The Solar System 2 studies the outer Solar System: satellites and rings of giant planets, small bodies and dwarf planets. It also deals with meteorites and cosmochemistry, as well as the formation and dynamics of the Solar System. It addresses the question of the origin of life and extraterrestrial life, and presents all of the methods in the study of planetology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Outer space
ISBN : 0309084954

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New Frontiers in the Solar System by Anonim Pdf

Solar system exploration is that grand human endeavor which reaches out through interplanetary space to discover the nature and origins of the system of planets in which we live and to learn whether life exists beyond Earth. It is an international enterprise involving scientists, engineers, managers, politicians, and others, sometimes working together and sometimes in competition, to open new frontiers of knowledge. It has a proud past, a productive present, and an auspicious future. This survey was requested by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to determine the contemporary nature of solar system exploration and why it remains a compelling activity today. A broad survey of the state of knowledge was requested. In addition NASA asked for the identifcation of the top-level scientific questions to guide its ongoing program and a prioritized list of the most promising avenues for flight investigations and supporting ground-based activities.

Author : Cyril Ponnamperuma
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483269764

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Chemical Evolution of the Giant Planets by Cyril Ponnamperuma Pdf

Chemical Evolution of the Giant Planets is a compilation of papers on the chemical evolution of giant planets, presented at a colloquium sponsored by the Laboratory of Chemical Evolution in October, 1974. The compendium focuses on the interpretation of data provided by the Pioneer 10 and 11 missions, which conducted explorations of the outer planets. Scientists from various disciplines tackle the various aspects of the study of the chemical environment of the giant planets and their satellites. Subjects such as the atmosphere of Jupiter and Saturn; chemical abundances in the atmospheres of the giant planets and their satellites; possibility of growth of airborne microbes in outer planetary atmospheres; and the biology on the outer planets are covered in the book. Astronomers, chemists, geologists, and biologists will find the book interesting.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Task Group on Organic Environments in the Solar System
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Organic compounds
ISBN : 9789789785

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Exploring Organic Environments in the Solar System by National Research Council (U.S.). Task Group on Organic Environments in the Solar System Pdf