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Record Nr.

UNINA9910130933003321

Titolo

Exploring Venus as a terrestrial planet [[electronic resource] /] / Larry W. Esposito, Ellen R. Stofan, Thomas E. Cravens, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC, : American Geophysical Union, c2007

ISBN

1-118-66622-4

1-118-67248-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (234 p.)

Collana

Geophysical monograph series ; ; 176

Altri autori (Persone)

CravensThomas E. <1948->

EspositoLarry

StofanEllen Renee <1961->

Disciplina

559.9

559.922

Soggetti

Planets - Exploration

Venus (Planet) Atmosphere

Venus (Planet) Exploration

Venus (Planet) Surface

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Title Page; Contents; Preface; Exploring Venus: Major Scientific Issues and Directions; Geochemistry of Venus' Surface: Current Limitations as Future Opportunities; Surface Evolution of Venus; Tectonic and Thermal Evolution of Venus and the Role of Volatiles: Implications for Understanding the Terrestrial Planets; Atmospheric Composition, Chemistry, and Clouds; Venus Atmosphere Dynamics: A Continuing Enigma; Radiation in the Atmosphere of Venus; Venus Upper Atmosphere and Plasma Environment: Critical Issues for Future Exploration; Venus Express and Terrestrial Planet Climatology

Experiencing Venus: Clues to the Origin, Evolution, and Chemistry of TerrestrialPlanets via In-Situ Exploration of our Sister WorldAstrobiology and Venus Exploration; Technology Perspectives in the Future Exploration of Venus

Sommario/riassunto

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 176.  With the search for extra-solar planets in full gear, it has become essential to gain a more



detailed understanding of the evolution of the other earth-like planets in our own solar system. Space missions to Venus, including the Soviet Veneras, Pioneer Venus, and Magellan, provided a wealth of information about this planet' enigmatic surface and atmosphere, but left many fundamental questions about its origin and evolution unanswered.  This book discusses how the study of Venus wi