e-books in Planetary science category
Satellites of Jupiterby David Morrison - University of Arizona Press , 1982
The findings of Voyager have brought Jupiter's moons out from the shadows. Now as much of interest to geologists as to astronomers, these satellites are brought under closer scrutiny by more than 50 international authorities in this volume.
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Voyage to Jupiterby David Morrison, Jane Samz - NASA , 1980
Few missions of planetary exploration have provided such rewards of insight and surprise as the Voyager flybys of Jupiter. Some of the spirit of excitement and connection is captured in this volume. Its senior author was a member of the Imaging Team.
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Voyager 1 Encounters Saturn- NASA , 1980
The pictures in this publication are a part of the rich harvest of information returned by Voyager 1. These images are of great beauty as well as great scientific interest, reminding us of the breathtaking dimensions of the solar system we inhabit.
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Voyager Encounters Jupiter- National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 1979
Passing by Jupiter in 1979, the Voyager spacecraft have collected an enormous amount of data that may prove to be a keystone in understanding our solar system. This publication provides an early look at the Jovian planetary system ...
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Pioneer Saturn Encounter- NASA , 1979
Pioneer 11 made the first flyby of Saturn almost a billion miles from Earth where it came within 13300 miles of the cloud tops. Assembled in this publication is a selection of the pictures returned by Pioneer 11 of Saturn and its largest moon, Titan.
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Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022- National Academy of Sciences , 2011
This book surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream of important new discoveries about the solar system.
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From Disks to Planetsby Andrew N. Youdin, Scott J. Kenyon - arXiv , 2012
The text covers the theory of planet formation with an emphasis on the physical processes relevant to current research. After summarizing empirical constraints from astronomical data we describe the structure and evolution of protoplanetary disks.
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Consolidated Lunar Atlasby Gerald P. Kuiper, et al. - Lunar and Planetary Institute , 1960
In the dawn of the Space Age, NASA undertook to find and assemble the very best images of the Moon it could find. In a project led by Gerard Kuiper, the best telescopic plates from observatories around the world were assembled into one compilation.
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Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moonby D.E. Hughes, J.K. Bowker - Lunar and Planetary Institute , 1971
This Atlas is considered the definitive reference manual to the global photographic coverage of the Moon. The images contained within the atlas are excellent for studying lunar morphology because they were obtained at low to moderate Sun angles.
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Planetary Ringsby Matthew S. Tiscareno - arXiv , 2011
Understanding of disks in general can be enhanced by understanding the dynamical processes observed at close-range planetary rings. We review the known ring systems of the four giant planets, and the prospects for ring systems yet to be discovered.
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Guidebook to the Geology of Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizonaby David A. Kring - Lunar and Planetary Institute , 2007
This guidebook provides a trail-oriented geological tour of the Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona. The geological processes involved in the formation of the crater have been broken down into a series of discrete topics.
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The Geology of the Terrestrial Planetsby Michael H. Carr - NASA , 1984
The knowledge gained through space exploration is leading to the new science of comparative planetology. This book outlines the geologic history of the terrestrial planets in light of recent exploration and the revolution in geologic thinking.
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Lunar Stratigraphy and Sedimentologyby John Lindsay - Elsevier , 1976
Lunar Stratigraphy and Sedimentology is an attempt to organize some of the information now available about the sedimentary rocks forming the lunar crust in a way that allows some comparison with the terrestrial sedimentary environment.
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Moon Trip: A Personal Account of the Apollo Program and its Scienceby Elbert A. King - Lunar and Planetary Institute , 1989
The excitement of the Apollo program was that it accomplished a bold leap from the surface of the Earth to the Moon. The deed challenged our technology and engineering skill. Preparations are being made now for another and even more daring leap.
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Planetary Science: A Lunar Perspectiveby Stuart Ross Taylor - Lunar and Planetary Institute , 1982
The technical triumph of manned landings on the Moon and the return of samples from the lunar surface has provided scientists with a unique opportunity to advance our understanding of the nature, evolution and origin of the solar system.
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To a Rocky Moon: A Geologist's History of Lunar Explorationby Don E. Wilhelms - University of Arizona Press , 1993
Don Wilhelms was a member of the Apollo Scientific Team. In this book he describes his role, along with his colleagues, during the Apollo explorations of the Moon. He presents a brief history of the theories associated with the origin of the moon.
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Traces of Catastropheby Bevan M French - Lunar and Planetary Institute , 1998
A detailed introduction to impact processes, crater formation, and shock metamorphism. The book is intended for geoscientists of all kinds: students, professors and professional geologists who may encounter an impact structure in the field area.
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Protoplanetary Disks and Their Evolutionby Jonathan P. Williams, Lucas A. Cieza - arXiv , 2011
Flattened disks of cool dust and gas are found around almost all low mass stars shortly after their birth. This review addresses observations of the outer parts of protoplanetary disks with a focus on recent infrared and (sub-)millimeter results.
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The Story of Eclipsesby George F. Chambers - S. S. McClure Co. , 1909
The book presents in a readable, yet soundly scientific, language a popular account of eclipses of the Sun and Moon, and very briefly of certain kindred astronomical phenomena similar to those which operate in connection with eclipses.
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Origin of the Moonby W. K. Hartmann, R. J. Phillips, G. J. Taylor - Lunar and Planetary Institute , 1986
Contents: History; Dynamical Constraints; Geochemical Constraints; Geophysical Constraints; Theories and Processes of Origin: Lunar Formation Involving Capture or Fission; Lunar Formation Triggered by Large Impact; and more.
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Chondrules and their Originsby Elbert A. King - The Lunar and Planetary Institute , 1983
The origins of chondrules are fundamental problems of most stony meteorites and some planetary surface samples. The contents of this volume are designed to provide the reader with a broad overview of current ideas in this area of research.
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Basaltic Volcanism on the Terrestrial Planets- Pergamon Press , 1981
The theme of this book is the study of basaltic volcanism on the terrestrial planets as a stage in planetary evolution: to use the eruption of lava from the interior of a planet as evidence of the thermal and chemical processes of the planet.
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Lecture notes on the formation and early evolution of planetary systemsby Philip J. Armitage - arXiv , 2010
An introduction to the theory of the formation and early evolution of planetary systems. Topics covered: the structure, evolution and dispersal of protoplanetary disks; the formation of planetesimals, terrestrial and gas giant planets; etc.
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Voyager 1 and 2: Atlas of Six Saturnian Satellitesby Raymond M. Batson - NASA , 1984
Published in 1984 after several years of photographic analysis, this book presents maps of the six Saturnian moons which were investigated by the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft during their flyby missions of Saturn in 1980 and 1981, respectively.
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To See the Unseen: A History of Planetary Radar Astronomyby Andrew J. Butrica - NASA History Division , 1996
A comprehensive history of this surprisingly significant scientific discipline. Quite rigorous and systematic in its methodology, To See the Unseen explores the development of the radar astronomy specialty in the larger community of scientists.
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Evolution of the Solar Systemby Hannes Alfven, Gustaf Arrhenius - NASA , 1976
A realistic attempt to reconstruct the early history of the solar system. The authors chose a procedure which reduces speculation as much as possible and connects the evolutionary models as closely as possible to experiment and observation.
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A Photographic Atlas of Rock Breakdown Features in Geomorphic Environmentsby Mary Bourke, Heather Viles - Planetary Science Institute , 2007
A comprehensive image collection of rock breakdown features observed on boulders. This atlas is intended as a tool for planetary geoscientists and their students to assist in identifying surface features found on rocks on planetary surfaces.
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Views of the Solar Systemby Calvin J. Hamilton , 2008
This page presents a vivid adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific information, or study the history of space exploration, scientific facts, graphics and videos.
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Atomic and Molecular Processes in Astronomy and Planetary Scienceby Geoffrey A. Blake - California Institute of Technology , 2004
This course discusses the fundamental aspects of atomic and molecular spectra that enable one to infer physical conditions in astronomical, planetary and terrestrial environments from the analysis of their electromagnetic radiation.
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Protostars and Planets- Rice University , 2015
This 1400+ pages book covers the very rapidly growing area of star-and-planet formation and evolution, from astrophysics to planetary science. It is most useful for researchers, graduate students, and some undergraduate students.
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The Formation and Evolution of the Solar Systemby James Schombert - University of Oregon , 2007
The purpose of this course is to educate you on the basic science behind our exploration of the Solar System so you may make informed choices as future/current voters on issues of our environment and the future of science in this country.
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Mercuryby F. Vilas, C. Chapman, M. Matthews - University of Arizona Press , 1989
The book on the planet's origin, its metal-rich composition, its thermal and geophysical evolution, and its cratering history. These topics are complex and controversial, and this book contains a variety of new perspectives on them.
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Resources of Near-Earth Spaceby J. S. Lewis, M. S. Matthews - University of Arizona Press , 1993
Parts of the solar system that are most accessible from Earth are rich in materials of great potential value. Immediate uses of these resources to manufacture propellants, metals, and fluids can support future large-scale space activities.
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Planetary Photometryby Max Fairbairn , 2005
The text covers principles of planetary photometry: radiance and the equation of transfer, diffuse reflection and transmission, albedo, scattering and absorption, net flux and exitance, and a brief history of the Lommel-Seeliger law.
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