The Martian Surface
The Martian Surface

Author: Jim Bell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2008-06-05

Total Pages: 652

ISBN-13: 9780521866989

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Phenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the discovery of key minerals indicative of specific past climate conditions; the discovery of large reservoirs of subsurface water ice; and the detailed in situ roving investigations of three new landing sites. This an important, new overview of the compositional and mineralogic properties of Mars since the last major study published in 1992. An exciting resource for all researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, planetary geology, and planetary geochemistry where specialized terms are explained to be easily understood by all who are just entering the field.

Gold and Silver in Oregon
Gold and Silver in Oregon

Author: Howard C. Brooks

Publisher:

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780984369881

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Gold and Silver in Oregon is the de facto standard on Gold and Silver Mining in Oregon. This rare book was originally published in 1968 by the State of Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Resources and is now back in print from Miningbooks.com. The book breaks the state of Oregon's Gold and Silver Deposits into two parts: Eastern and Western. In depth history is provided on the locations along with numerous maps showing locations of the deposits and mines, schematics on the mines, production histories, geology, and more. Over 300 pages packed full of information.

Volcanism on Io
Volcanism on Io

Author: Ashley Gerard Davies

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-08-09

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 0521850037

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Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation
Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation

Author: Constantin Andronache

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-02-21

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 3319725831

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This book presents current applications of remote sensing techniques for clouds and precipitation for the benefit of students, educators, and scientists. It covers ground-based systems such as weather radars and spaceborne instruments on satellites. Measurements and modeling of precipitation are at the core of weather forecasting, and long-term observations of the cloud system are vital to improving atmospheric models and climate projections. The first section of the book focuses on the use of ground-based weather radars to observe and measure precipitation and to detect and forecast storms, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. It also discusses the observation of clouds using ground-based millimeter radar. The second part of the book concentrates on spaceborne remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. It includes cases from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) and the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, using satellite radars to observe precipitation systems. Then, the focus is on global cloud observations from the ClaudSat, Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO), including a perspective on the Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite. It also addresses global atmospheric water vapor profiling for clear and cloudy conditions using microwave observations. The final part of this volume provides a perspective into advances in cloud modeling using remote sensing observations.