The Martian Climate Revisited

Atmosphere and Environment of a Desert Planet
1. Auflage. Softcover version of original hardcover Auflage 2004
ISBN: 978-3-642-07390-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 326 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 675 g

Reihe: Geophysical Sciences

The atmosphere and climate of Mars is a crucial factor, both for understanding the planet's past and appreciating the possibilities of its future. Given the high level of current interest in Mars, and the major advances afforded by recent space exploration, this book seeks to examine and review our knowledge and understanding of the meteorology and climate of Mars in its present state. This is based not only upon direct observations, but also on the newer techniques of modelling: numerical simulation and data assimilation. This authoritative discussion of Mars' atmosphere and climate gives a balanced review of some of the hottest issues concerning Mars' environments, its present and past climate and potential to support life, and its possible future following manned exploration.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lewis, Stephen R.

Read, Peter L.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Sonnensystem: Sonne und Planeten
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astrophysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

An Introduction to Mars.- Mars Climate Models.- Mars Global-Scale Atmospheric Structure.- Topographical Influences on the Atmospheric Circulation.- Diurnal Phenomena.- Transient Weather Systems.- Dust-Storms, Devils and Transport.- Water, Climate and the Martian Environment.- Cyclic Climate Change.- Future Climates: The Human Factor.