The Martian Surface: Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties

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Название: The Martian Surface: Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties

Год: 2008

Автор: коллектив

Издательство: Cambridge University Press

ISBN: 978-0-511-41372-8

Формат: PDF

Размер: 21Mb

Страниц: 688

Язык: английский

Phenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the discovery of key minerals indicative of specific past climate conditions; the discovery of large reservoirs of subsurface water ice; and the detailed in situ roving investigations of three new landing sites. This is an important, new overview of the compositional and mineralogic properties of Mars since the last major study published in 1992. An exciting resource for all researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, planetary geology, and planetary geochemistry where specialized terms are explained to be easily understood by all who are just entering the field.