LEADER 05969nam 22007332 450 001 9910462740203321 005 20151005020622.0 010 $a1-316-08912-6 010 $a1-139-56400-5 010 $a1-139-55412-3 010 $a1-139-55041-1 010 $a1-283-94800-1 010 $a1-139-54916-2 010 $a1-139-55537-5 010 $a1-139-02096-X 010 $a1-139-55166-3 035 $a(CKB)2670000000315819 035 $a(EBL)989137 035 $a(OCoLC)827481841 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000804033 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11957606 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000804033 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10811560 035 $a(PQKB)11261276 035 $a(UkCbUP)CR9781139020961 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC989137 035 $a(PPN)178110124 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL989137 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10644368 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL426050 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000315819 100 $a20110217d2013|||| uy| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aIntroduction to planetary geomorphology /$fRonald Greeley$b[electronic resource] 210 1$aCambridge :$cCambridge University Press,$d2013. 215 $a1 online resource (xiii, 238 pages) $cdigital, PDF file(s) 300 $aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). 311 $a0-521-86711-8 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aCover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Solar System overview; 1.1.1 The terrestrial planets; 1.1.2 The giant planets; 1.1.3 Small bodies, Pluto, and "dwarf planets"; 1.2 Objectives of Solar System exploration; 1.2.1 Planetary geology objectives; 1.2.2 Astrobiology; 1.3 Strategy for Solar System exploration; 1.4 Flight projects; 1.5 Planetary data; 1.6 Planetary research results; Assignments; Chapter 2 Planetary geomorphology methods; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Approach; 2.3 Planetary geologic maps; 2.4 Geologic time; 2.5 Remote sensing data 327 $a2.5.1 Visible imaging data2.5.2 Multispectral data; 2.5.3 Thermal data; 2.5.4 Radar imaging data; 2.5.5 Ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray data; 2.6 Geophysical data; 2.7 Image processing; 2.8 Resolution; 2.9 Electronic data records (EDRs); 2.10 Cartography; Assignments; Chapter 3 Planetary morphologic processes; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Tectonism; 3.3 Volcanic processes; 3.3.1 Volcanic eruptions; 3.3.2 Volcanic morphology; 3.3.3 Volcanic craters; 3.3.4 Intrusive structures; 3.4 Impact cratering; 3.4.1 Impact cratering mechanics; 3.4.2 Impact craters on Earth 327 $a3.4.3 Impact craters and planetary environments3.5 Gradation; 3.5.1 Weathering; 3.5.2 Mass wasting; 3.5.3 Processes associated with the hydrologic cycle; 3.5.4 Aeolian processes; 3.5.5 Periglacial processes; 3.6 Summary; Assignments; Chapter 4 Earth's Moon; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Lunar exploration; 4.2.1 Pre-Apollo studies; 4.2.2 The Apollo era; 4.2.3 Post-Apollo exploration; 4.3 Interior characteristics; 4.4 Surface composition; 4.5 Geomorphology; 4.5.1 Impact craters and basins; 4.5.2 Highland plains; 4.5.3 Mare terrains; 4.5.4 Sinuous rilles; 4.5.5 Volcanic constructs 327 $a4.5.6 Tectonic features4.5.7 Gradational features; 4.6 Geologic history of the Moon; Assignments; Chapter 5 Mercury; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mercury exploration; 5.3 Interior characteristics; 5.4 Surface composition; 5.5 Geomorphology; 5.5.1 General physiography; 5.5.2 Impact craters; 5.5.3 Multi-ring basins; 5.5.4 Volcanic features; 5.5.5 Tectonic features; 5.5.6 Gradation features; 5.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 6 Venus; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Venus exploration; 6.3 Interior characteristics; 6.4 Surface compositions; 6.5 Geomorphology; 6.5.1 General physiography 327 $a6.5.2 Impact craters6.5.3 Volcanic features; 6.5.4 Tectonic features; 6.5.5 Gradation features; 6.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 7 Mars; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Exploration; 7.3 Interior; 7.4 Surface composition; 7.5 Geomorphology; 7.5.1 Physiography; 7.5.2 Impact craters; 7.5.3 Volcanic features; 7.5.4 Tectonic features; 7.5.5 Gradation features; 7.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 8 The Jupiter system; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Exploration; 8.3 Jupiter; 8.4 Io; 8.4.1 Impact features (none!); 8.4.2 Volcanic features; 8.4.3 Tectonic features; 8.4.4 Gradation features 327 $a8.4.5 Io summary 330 $aNearly all major planets and moons in our Solar System have been visited by spacecraft and the data they have returned has revealed the incredible diversity of planetary surfaces. Featuring a wealth of images, this textbook explores the geological evolution of the planets and moons. Introductory chapters discuss how information gathered from spacecraft is used to unravel the geological complexities of our Solar System. Subsequent chapters focus on current understandings of planetary systems. The textbook shows how planetary images and remote sensing data are analyzed through the application of fundamental geological principles. It draws on results from spacecraft sent throughout the Solar System by NASA and other space agencies. 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