Physics and chemistry of the Solar System - Couverture souple

Lewis, John-S

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0124467423 ISBN 13 : 9780124467422

Editeur : Academic Press Inc, 1997

Synopsis

Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, Revised Edition is a comprehensive survey of the planetary physics and physical chemistry of the part of the universe that is best understood--our own solar system. Although many fundamental questions remain unanswered, or even unasked, research in these areas has advanced quickly, and the planetary sciences have benefited from both earth-based and spacecraft-based experimentation. These experiments form the basis of thisencyclopedic reference, which skillfully fuses synthesis and explanation. Detailed chapters review each of the major planetary bodies as well as asteroids, comets, and other small orbitals. With this reference, astronomers, physicists, and planetary scientists will have a state-of-the-art book whose uses include both teaching and research. This new version, featuring approximately 10 per cent new material, will also prove an invaluable addition to any library in astronomy, planetary physics, and astrophysics.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John S. Lewis is Professor of Planetary Sciences and Co-Director of the Space Engineering Research Center of the University of Arizona, has concentrated in recent years on the material and energy resources of nearby space and on the hazards and opportunities presented to mankind by the Near-Earth Asteroids. He is a former Professor of Planetary Sciences and Chemistry at MIT and a Visiting Professor at Cal Tech. He has served as Chairman of a number of international conferences on space science and space development. His contributions to planetary science include the first prediction of coloring matter in the atmosphere of Jupiter. He is also the author of several popular science books, including Rain of Iron and Ice, a popular account of the impact hazard, and Mining the Sky, a survey of resource opportunities in space and their relevance to economic, resource, and environmental issues on Earth. He is also the editor of a 1000-page technical volume, Resources of Near-Earth Space. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of American Rocket Company, and is presently an advisor to the Space Development Corporation's Near-Earth Asteroid Prospector (NEAP) mission.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Academic Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0124467423
• ISBN 13: 9780124467422
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 591
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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