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  • Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensingby R. A. Hanel; B. J. Conrath; D. E. Jennings; R. E. Samuelson

    Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 176.00

    This book describes all aspects of the theory, instrumental techniques and observational results of the remote sensing of objects in our Solar System through studies of infrared radiation. Fully revised since publication of the first edition in 1992, it now incorporates the latest technologies, new mission results and scientific discoveries. more...

  • Photochemistry of Planetary Atmospheresby Yuk L. Yung; William B. DeMore

    Oxford University Press 1998; US$ 225.00

    Eleven planetary atmospheres are included for detailed study in this reference/text, four for the giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), four for the small bodies (Io, Titan, Triton, and Pluto), and three for the terrestrial planets (Mars, Venus, and Earth). The authors have carried out a comprehensive survey of the principal chemical cycles that control the present composition and past history of planetary atmospheres, using the database provided by recent spacecraft missions supplemented by Earth-based observations.  more...

  • Planet Formationby Hubert Klahr; Wolfgang Brandner; Bruce Jakosky; Alan Boss; Frances Westall

    Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 32.00

    This volume addresses fundamental questions concerning the formation of planetary systems in general, and of our solar system in particular. Drawing from recent advances in observational, experimental, and theoretical research, it summarises our current understanding of the planet formation processes, and addresses major open questions and research issues. more...

  • A Comparison of the Dynamical Evolution of Planetary Systemsby Rudolf Dvorak; Sylvio Ferraz-Mello

    Springer 2006; US$ 129.00

    Covers a range of subjects, covering the developments in Celestial Mechanics from the theoretical point of nonlinear dynamical systems to the application to real problems. This volume is useful for astronomers and mathematicians interested in Hamiltonian mechanics and in the dynamics of planetary systems. more...

  • Dust in the Solar System and Other Planetary Systemsby S.F. Green; I. Williams; T. McDonnell; N. McBride

    Elsevier 2002; US$ 230.00

    Since the last joint IAU and COSPAR Colloquium in Gainesville in 1995, there have been dramatic changes in the field resulting from in-situ space experiments, Earth orbiting satellites and ground based observations. The brightest comet since the early years of the twentieth century, comet Hale-Bopp, appeared, giving an invaluable opportunity to see in action one great source of interplanetary dust. Similarly, the Leonid meteor shower has been at its most active since 1966, producing spectacular displays of meteors and allowing for an array of observational techniques, not available in 1966 to be used, while theory has also been refined to a level where very accurate predictions of the timing of meteor storms has become possible. Prior to the... more...

  • Solar System Astrophysicsby Eugene F. Milone; William Wilson

    Springer 2008; US$ 99.00

    Covers the field of solar system astrophysics beginning with basic tools of spherical astronomy and coordinate frames and celestial mechanics. This title features the atmospheres chapter that includes discussions of circulation, applicable also to the subsequent discussion of the gas giants. more...

  • Geology and Habitability of Terrestrial Planetsby Kathryn E. Fishbaugh; Philippe Lognonné; François Raulin

    Springer 2007; US$ 169.00

    Discusses the multi-faceted problem of how the habitability of a planet co-evolves with the geology of the surface and interior, the atmosphere, and the magnetosphere. This book delves into what life needs to exist and ultimately to thrive, the early environments of the young terrestrial planets, and the role of volatiles in habitability. more...

  • Planetary Ring Systemsby Ellis D. Miner; Randii R. Wessen; Jeffrey N. Cuzzi

    Springer 2007; US$ 52.95

    A comprehensive book on the topic of planetary rings systems. It covers the scientific significance of ring studies, the history of their discovery and characterization, the observations of Pioneer 10 at Jupiter, Pioneer 11 and Voyager 1 at Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 at all four giant planets of the solar system, and Galileo at Jupiter. more...

  • Planetary Crustsby S. Ross Taylor; Scott McLennan

    Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 46.00

    This reference volume provides an up-to-date survey of the development of crusts on solid planets and satellites in the Solar System. more...

  • Cathodoluminescence and its Application in the Planetary Sciencesby Arnold Gucsik

    Springer 2008; US$ 139.00

    Cathodoluminescence microscopy/spectroscopy is a powerful technique providing detailed information on the shock metamorphism of target rocks, biosignatures of meteorites and mineralogy of the pre-solar grains. Moreover, it can be used as an in-situ method to classify the solid-atmospheric-liquid interactions on the surface of Mars. more...