Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensing 2nd Edition

Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensing

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2nd Edition

Author:

R. A. Hanel
B. J. Conrath, Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland
D. E. Jennings, Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland
R. E. Samuelson, Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland

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December 2004

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Fully revised, this new edition incorporates the latest technologies, new mission results and scientific discoveries. It also includes a fully updated bibliography to reflect the advances made in this field during the past ten years. All planets from Mercury to Pluto and many of their satellites, asteroids and comets are discussed. The presentation appeals to advanced students and professional planetary science researchers.
First edition Hb (1992): 0-521-32699-0^

Fully revised, it incorporates the latest technologies, new mission results and scientific discoveries
The only book on this topic written for advanced graduates and researchers
Written by four authors from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, providing a huge wealth of knowledge and expertise in this area

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"Hanel and coauthors are among the foremost practicioners of infrared remote sensing as applied to planetary exploration. Highly recommended for libraries maintaining a research collection in comparative or atmospheric physics." - CHOICE

"...presents an outstanding review and appraisal of the theory, instrumentation and interpretation of infrared planetary astronomy conducted mainly from spacecraft." - American Scientist

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Published: December 2004
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Contains: 187 b/w illus. 11 tables
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Contents

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. Trans-Neptunian objects and asteroids
8. Retrieval of physical parameters from measurements
9. Interpretation of results
Closing remarks
Appendix 1. Mathematical formulas
Appendix 2. Physical constants
Appendix 3. Planetary and satellite parameters
References
Abbreviations
Index.

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R. A. Hanel
Rudolf Hanel worked at the Goddard Space Flight Center for 31 years where he served as Principal Investigator on missions around Earth, Mars and the outer planets.
B. J. Conrath , Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland
Barney Conrath was affiliated to the Goddard Space Flight Center from 1960 until 1995 and is currently a visiting faculty member in the Cornell University Center for Radiophysics and Space Research.
D. E. Jennings , Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland
Donald Jennings has worked at the Goddard Space Flight Center since 1977 and is presently Instrument Scientist working on the Cassini mission to Saturn.
R. E. Samuelson , Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland
Robert Samuelson worked as a research scientist at the Goddard Space Flight Center for 39 years before retiring from government service. He now works as a Research Associate at the University of Maryland.

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