Introductory Notes on Planetary Science
Introductory Notes on Planetary Science

Author: Colette Salyk

Publisher: Programme: Aas-Iop Astronomy

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780750322102

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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

Introduction to Planetary Science
Introduction to Planetary Science

Author: Gunter Faure

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-04

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 1402055447

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This textbook details basic principles of planetary science that help to unify the study of the solar system. It is organized in a hierarchical manner so that every chapter builds upon preceding ones. Starting with historical perspectives on space exploration and the development of the scientific method, the book leads the reader through the solar system. Coverage explains that the origin and subsequent evolution of planets and their satellites can be explained by applications of certain basic principles of physics, chemistry, and celestial mechanics and that surface features of the solid bodies can be interpreted by principles of geology.

Introduction to Planetary Geomorphology
Introduction to Planetary Geomorphology

Author: Ronald Greeley

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-02-21

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 0521867118

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Featuring hundreds of images, this textbook explores the geological evolution of planets and moons for undergraduate students in planetary science.

An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres
An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres

Author: Agustin Sanchez-Lavega

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-06-27

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 1420067354

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Planetary atmospheres is a relatively new, interdisciplinary subject that incorporates various areas of the physical and chemical sciences, including geophysics, geophysical fluid dynamics, atmospheric science, astronomy, and astrophysics. Providing a much-needed resource for this cross-disciplinary field, An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres presents current knowledge on atmospheres and the fundamental mechanisms operating on them. The author treats the topics in a comparative manner among the different solar system bodies—what is known as comparative planetology. Based on an established course, this comprehensive text covers a panorama of solar system bodies and their relevant general properties. It explores the origin and evolution of atmospheres, along with their chemical composition and thermal structure. It also describes cloud formation and properties, mechanisms in thin and upper atmospheres, and meteorology and dynamics. Each chapter focuses on these atmospheric topics in the way classically done for the Earth’s atmosphere and summarizes the most important aspects in the field. The study of planetary atmospheres is fundamental to understanding the origin of the solar system, the formation mechanisms of planets and satellites, and the day-to-day behavior and evolution of Earth’s atmosphere. With many interesting real-world examples, this book offers a unified vision of the chemical and physical processes occurring in planetary atmospheres. Ancillaries are available at www.ajax.ehu.es/planetary_atmospheres/

Earth Science Made Simple
Earth Science Made Simple

Author: Edward F. Albin, Ph.D.

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2010-04-28

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0307433374

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We see it every day, yet we understand so little about Earth. From minerals to meteorites, this book covers every aspect of the science of our world. It breaks this complex discipline into four major sections: geology, oceanography, meteorology, and planetary science, and it gives an overview of the processes of each. Complete with interactive experiments and a glossary, this book makes the study of our planet—and other planets— easier than ever.

Fundamental Planetary Science
Fundamental Planetary Science

Author: Jack J. Lissauer

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-09-09

Total Pages: 601

ISBN-13: 1107354617

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A quantitative introduction to the Solar System and planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, this engaging new textbook explains the wide variety of physical, chemical and geological processes that govern the motions and properties of planets. The authors provide an overview of our current knowledge and discuss some of the unanswered questions at the forefront of research in planetary science and astrobiology today. They combine knowledge of the Solar System and the properties of extrasolar planets with astrophysical observations of ongoing star and planet formation, offering a comprehensive model for understanding the origin of planetary systems. The book concludes with an introduction to the fundamental properties of living organisms and the relationship that life has to its host planet. With more than 200 exercises to help students learn how to apply the concepts covered, this textbook is ideal for a one-semester or two-quarter course for undergraduate students.

Mars
Mars

Author: Nadine G. Barlow

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780511393860

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Textbook on Mars for graduate students and researchers, in geology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, and astronomy.

Planetary Surface Processes
Planetary Surface Processes

Author: H. Jay Melosh

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-08-25

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13: 1139498304

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Planetary Surface Processes is the first advanced textbook to cover the full range of geologic processes that shape the surfaces of planetary-scale bodies. Using a modern, quantitative approach, this book reconsiders geologic processes outside the traditional terrestrial context. It highlights processes that are contingent upon Earth's unique circumstances and processes that are universal. For example, it shows explicitly that equations predicting the velocity of a river are dependent on gravity: traditional geomorphology textbooks fail to take this into account. This textbook is a one-stop source of information on planetary surface processes, providing readers with the necessary background to interpret new data from NASA, ESA and other space missions. Based on a course taught by the author at the University of Arizona for 25 years, it is aimed at advanced students, and is also an invaluable resource for researchers, professional planetary scientists and space-mission engineers.

Planetary Sciences
Planetary Sciences

Author: Imke de Pater

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-01-29

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13: 1107091616

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This updated second edition takes in the latest measurements. An authoritative introduction for graduate students in the physical sciences.

An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution
An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution

Author: Dina Prialnik

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-10-29

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1316284301

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Using fundamental physics, the theory of stellar structure and evolution can predict how stars are born, how their complex internal structure changes, what nuclear fuel they burn, and their ultimate fate. This textbook is a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and applied mathematics, taking a course on the physics of stars. It uniquely emphasises the basic physical principles governing stellar structure and evolution. This second edition contains two new chapters on mass loss from stars and interacting binary stars, and new exercises. Clear and methodical, it explains the processes in simple terms, while maintaining mathematical rigour. Starting from general principles, this textbook leads students step-by-step to a global, comprehensive understanding of the subject. Fifty exercises and full solutions allow students to test their understanding. No prior knowledge of astronomy is required, and only a basic background in physics and mathematics is necessary.