Buch, Englisch, 428 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 794 g
Atmospheres, Composition, and Structure
Buch, Englisch, 428 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 794 g
Reihe: Astronomy and Planetary Sciences
ISBN: 978-3-642-09888-8
Verlag: Springer
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.
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astrophysik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Umweltphysik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
- Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Sonnensystem: Sonne und Planeten
- Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Weltraumforschung
Weitere Infos & Material
Formation of the giant planets.- Evolution processes in outer planet atmospheres.- Vertical structure of temperature, composition, and clouds.- Dynamical processes.- Radiative transfer processes in outer planetary atmospheres.- Sources of remotely sensed data on the giant planets.- Future of giant planet observations.
