Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 936
Book Description
Planetary Interiors and Surfaces
Author: Planetary Interiors and Surfaces
Author: Lunar and Planetary Science ConferencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 947
Book Description
Interiors of the Planets
Author: A. H. CookPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521106016
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Planets have excited the minds of man since prehistory. In our own time planetary science has become a rapidly developing area of astronomical research, as the instruments carried by spacecraft have vastly increased our knowledge of planetary surfaces and interiors. the rocky planets of the inner solar system bear countless craters, scars of their encounters with innumerable meteorites, although the active surface of the earth has contrived to erase these features from our own planet. The outer giants, particularly Jupiter, have vigorous atmospheres, while Io, a satellite of Jupiter, has sulphur volcanoes. In this book Alan Cook explains how the mechanical properties of the planets are determined, how planetary materials behave at high pressure, and how celestial mechanics and the quantum physics of highly condensed matter may be combined to determine the general constitution of the planets.
Geophysical Evolution of Planetary Interiors and Surfaces
Author: Alexander Joseph EvansPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
The interiors and surfaces of the terrestrial planetary bodies provide us a unique opportunity to gain insight into planetary evolution, particularly in the early stages subsequent to accretion. Both Mars and the Moon are characterized by well-preserved and ancient surfaces, that preserve a record of geological and geophysical processes that have operated both at the surface and in the interior. With accessibility to orbital and landed spacecraft, the Moon and Mars have a unique qualitative and quantitative role in understanding and constraining the evolution of solid planets in our Solar System, as well as the timing of its many major events. In this thesis I use gravity and topography data to investigate aspects of the surface and interior evolution of the Moon and Mars that include aspects of major processes: impact, volcanism, erosion and internal dynamics.
Planetary Interiors
Author: William B. HubbardPublisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Physics of Planetary Interiors,
Author: G. H. A. ColePublisher: CRC Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Physics of Planetary Interiors
Author: Vladimir Naumovich ZharkovPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309492432
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
We live on a dynamic Earth shaped by both natural processes and the impacts of humans on their environment. It is in our collective interest to observe and understand our planet, and to predict future behavior to the extent possible, in order to effectively manage resources, successfully respond to threats from natural and human-induced environmental change, and capitalize on the opportunities â€" social, economic, security, and more â€" that such knowledge can bring. By continuously monitoring and exploring Earth, developing a deep understanding of its evolving behavior, and characterizing the processes that shape and reshape the environment in which we live, we not only advance knowledge and basic discovery about our planet, but we further develop the foundation upon which benefits to society are built. Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (National Academies Press, 2018) provides detailed guidance on how relevant federal agencies can ensure that the United States receives the maximum benefit from its investments in Earth observations from space, while operating within realistic cost constraints. This short booklet, designed to be accessible to the general public, provides a summary of the key ideas and recommendations from the full decadal survey report.
Surfaces and Interiors of Planets and Satellites, Edited by A. Dollfus
Author: Audouih Dollfus (Ed)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Asteroids
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
Introductory Notes on Planetary Science
Author: Colette SalykPublisher: Programme: Aas-Iop Astronomy
ISBN: 9780750322102
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Planets come in many different sizes, and with many different compositions, orbiting our Sun and countless other stars. Understanding their properties and interactions requires an understanding of a diverse set of sub-fields, including orbital and atmospheric dynamics, geology, geophysics, and chemistry. This textbook provides a physics-based tour of introductory planetary science concepts for undergraduate students majoring in astronomy, planetary science, or related fields. It shows how principles and equations learned in introductory physics classes can be applied to study many aspects of planets, including dynamics, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. It also includes chapters on the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets, and the physics of planet formation. Key Features Covers a wide range of planetary science topics at an introductory level Coherently links the fields of solar system science, exoplanetary science, and planet formation Each chapter includes homework questions Includes python templates for reproducing and customizing the figures in the book