Atmospheres in the solar system : comparative aeronomy /

Takes a comparative-studies approach to the study of the solar system, with 25 contributions organized into six sections: overviews; interactions between planetary and small body atmospheres with the surrounding plasma medium; chemistry, energetics, and dynamics; models of aeronomic systems; observa...

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Other Authors: Mendillo, M. (Michael), Nagy, Andrew (Andrew F.), Waite, J. H. (John H.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : American Geophysical Union, ©2002.
Series:Geophysical monograph ; 130.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Takes a comparative-studies approach to the study of the solar system, with 25 contributions organized into six sections: overviews; interactions between planetary and small body atmospheres with the surrounding plasma medium; chemistry, energetics, and dynamics; models of aeronomic systems; observational applications; and atmospheres of other worlds. Suitable as an overview for graduate students and new professionals in aeronomy, as well as providing synthesis for veterans in the field, with excellent references to guide further research. Mostly b & w illustrations, with a few color plates. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 388 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781118669570
1118669576