Michele K. Dougherty – Saturn from Cassini-Huygens

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Автор: Michele K. Dougherty
Название книги: Saturn from Cassini-Huygens
Формат: PDF
Тема: Астрономия
Страницы: 799
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

This book reviews our current knowledge of Saturn featuring the latest results obtained by the Cassini-Huygens mission. A global author team addresses the planet’s origin and evolution, internal structure, composition and chemistry, the atmosphere and ionosphere, the magnetosphere, as well as its ring system. Furthermore, Saturn’s icy satellites are discussed. The book closes with an outlook beyond the Cassini-Huygens mission. Colorfully illustrated, this book will serve as a reference to researchers as well as an introduction for students.
Contents :

Front Matter
Overview
Review of Knowledge Prior to the Cassini-Huygens Mission and Concurrent Research
Origin of the Saturn System
The Interior of Saturn
Saturn: Composition and Chemistry
Saturn Atmospheric Structure and Dynamics
Clouds and Aerosols in Saturn’s Atmosphere
Upper Atmosphere and Ionosphere of Saturn
Saturn’s Magnetospheric Configuration
The Dynamics of Saturn’s Magnetosphere
Fundamental Plasma Processes in Saturn’s Magnetosphere
Auroral Processes
The Structure of Saturn’s Rings
Dynamics of Saturn’s Dense Rings
Ring Particle Composition and Size Distribution
Diffuse Rings
Origin and Evolution of Saturn’s Ring System
The Thermal Evolution and Internal Structure of Saturn’s Mid-Sized Icy Satellites
Icy Satellites of Saturn: Impact Cratering and Age Determination
Icy Satellites: Geological Evolution and Surface Processes
Enceladus: An Active Cryovolcanic Satellite
The Cassini Extended Mission
Saturn’s Exploration Beyond Cassini-Huygens
Cartographic Mapping of the Icy Satellites Using ISS and VIMS Data
Back Matter

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