Extraterrestrial Seismology
Published on 25. June 2015
Book
Hardback
491 pages
978-1-107-04172-1 (ISBN)
Description
Seismology is a highly effective tool for investigating the internal structure of the Earth. Similar techniques have also successfully been used to study other planetary bodies (planetary seismology), the Sun (helioseismology), and other stars (asteroseismology). Despite obvious differences between stars and planetary bodies, these disciplines share many similarities and together form a coherent field of scientific research. This unique book takes a transdisciplinary approach to seismology and seismic imaging, reviewing the most recent developments in these extraterrestrial contexts. With contributions from leading scientists, this timely volume systematically outlines the techniques used in observation, data processing, and modelling for asteroseismology, helioseismology, and planetary seismology, drawing comparisons with seismic methods used in geophysics. Important recent discoveries in each discipline are presented. With an emphasis on transcending the traditional boundaries of astronomy, solar, planetary and Earth sciences, this novel book is an invaluable resource and reference for undergraduates, postgraduates and academics.
Reviews / Votes
'... extensive, interesting, and useful... This is the most widely embracing discussion of the subject between two covers, and can be useful to anyone involved in extraterrestrial seismology who wishes to improve their expertise by extending the arena of their knowledge beyond their own subdiscipline.' Douglas Gough, The ObservatoryMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
41 Plates, color; 142 Halftones, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
1134 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-04172-1 (9781107041721)
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Vincent C. H. Tong | Rafael A. Garcia
Extraterrestrial Seismology
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09/2015
Cambridge University Press
€118.99
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Vincent C. H. Tong
Extraterrestrial Seismology
E-Book
06/2015
Cambridge University Press
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Persons
Vincent C. H. Tong is Senior Lecturer in Geophysics at Birkbeck, University of London. He is also one of the principal investigators in an international interdisciplinary research consortium involving solid earth science and oceanography. In addition to his research in geophysical imaging, he has published cross-disciplinary studies in solar and planetary seismology, and is a strong advocate for teaching and outreach enhanced by interdisciplinary scientific research. Rafael A. Garcia is Director of Research in Solar and Stellar Physics at the Service d'Astrophysique, French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission in Saclay, France. His research focuses on global helioseismology and more recently on asteroseismology of Sun-like stars and red giants. He has participated in the development of various helio- and asteroseismic space missions of CNES, NASA and ESA.
Content
Preface; Planetary seismology: high risk, high return B. Mosser; A bright outlook for helio- and asteroseismology J. Christensen-Dalsgaard; Part I. Observation and Space Missions: 1. Asteroseismology observations and space missions T. Appourchaux and F. Grundahl; 2. Helioseismology: observations and space missions P. L. Palle, T. Appourchaux, J. Christensen-Dalsgaard and R. A. Garcia; 3. Planetary seismometry P. Lognonne and W. T. Pike; Part II. Data and Physical Parameters: 4. Asteroseismology: from the telescope to the modeler's desk S. D. Kawaler; 5. Global helioseismology and asteroseismology of solar-type stars R. Howe and W. J. Chaplin; 6. Measurements with local helioseismology D. C. Braun; 7. Planetary seismology: early observational results Y. Nakamura; Part III. Modeling Approaches: 8. Modeling approaches in asteroseismology C. Aerts; 9. Modeling approaches in helioseismology S. P. Rajaguru; 10. Modeling approaches in planetary seismology R. Weber, M. Knapmeyer, M. Panning and N. Schmerr; Part IV. Discoveries of Physical Structures and Processes: 11. Asteroseismology of red giant stars R. A. Garcia and D. Stello; 12. A helioseismic view of the Sun's internal structure and dynamics S. Basu and M. J. Thompson; 13. Recent discoveries of structures and physical processes in local helioseismology T. Sekii and H. Shibahashi; 14. Seismology of giant planets P. Gaulme, B. Mosser, F.-X. Schmider and T. Guillot; 15. Seismicity and interior structure of the Moon M. Knapmeyer and R. Weber; Part V. Interdisciplinary Research Involving Planetary and Astrophysical Sciences: 16. Diskoseismology of accretion discs S. Chaty; 17. Numerical simulations of magnetoconvection and helioseismology I. N. Kitiashvili; 18. Impact seismology on terrestrial and giant planets P. Lognonne and T. Kawamura; 19. Angular momentum transport in stars: from short to long time scales A. S. Brun and S. Mathis; 20. From the Sun to the distant stars, and back: future research directions J. Christensen-Dalsgaard; 21. Stellar dynamics: rotation, convection and magnetic fields S. Mathur, J. Ballot and R. A. Garcia; 22. Sunquakes: helioseismic response to solar flares A. G. Kosovichev; 23. Seismic waves in small bodies: sources and propagation J. D. Walker, W. F. Huebner, S. Chocron, R. P. Bigger and T. Kirchdoerfer; Part VI. Interdisciplinary Research Involving Terrestrial Seismology: 24. The interpretation of seismic travel times G. Nolet; 25. Interpreting cross correlations in seismology S. Hanasoge; 26. Wavefield tomography in geophysics and helioseismology L. J. Cobden, A. Fichter and V. C. H. Tong; References; Index.