
Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensing
Cambridge University Press
Published on 23. July 1992
Book
Hardback
474 pages
978-0-521-32699-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This book describes all aspects of the theory, instrumental techniques and observational results of the remote sensing of objects in our solar system through studies of infrared radiation. The theories of radiative transfer, molecular transfer, molecular spectroscopy and atmospheric physics are first combined to show how it is possible to calculate the infrared spectra of model planetary atmospheres. Next the authors describe the instrumental techniques, in order to assess the effect of real instruments on the measurement of the emerging radiation field. Finally, techniques that allow the retrieval of atmospheric and surface parameters from observations are examined. The book has plenty of examples from ground based and space observations. These demonstrate the methods of finding temperatures, gas compositions and certain parameters of the solid surface. All planets and many of their satellites are discussed, with the exception of Pluto. The presentation will appeal to advanced students and professional planetary science researchers, although some chapters are of wider interest. The authors have drawn on their extensive experience at the NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center to produce a definitive account of what can be learned from infrared studies of our planetary system.
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' ... a very important and very valuable book which should prove valuable to a significant number of readers.' European Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories ' ... this is a very good book for anyone interested in Solar-System infrared astronomy ...' Observatory '...it is likely that this edition will serve as a standard reference... The layout and presentation of the book are excellent... It has a good selection of figures to amplify the text, all of which are well annotated and easy to understand. ... I expect it will be indispensable in its field for years to come.' The Leading EdgeMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
10 Halftones, unspecified; 174 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1016 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-32699-5 (9780521326995)
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R. A. Hanel | B. J. Conrath | D. E. Jennings
Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensing
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03/2003
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€116.55
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Author
Former Senior Scientist at NASA
NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville
NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville
NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville
Content
Introduction; 1. Foundation of radiation theory; 2. Radiative transfer; 3. Interaction of radiation with matter; 4. The emerging radiation field; 5. Instruments to measure the radiation field; 6. The measured radiation field; 7. Retrieval of physical parameters from measurement; 8. Interpretation of results; Closing remarks; Appendices; References; Tables; Index.