Introduction to planetary geomorphology / / Ronald Greeley [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Greeley Ronald |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 238 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 551.410999/2 |
Soggetto topico |
Planets - Geology
Planets - Crust Geomorphology |
ISBN |
1-316-08912-6
1-139-56400-5 1-139-55412-3 1-139-55041-1 1-283-94800-1 1-139-54916-2 1-139-55537-5 1-139-02096-X 1-139-55166-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
2.5.1 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 3.4.3 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 4.5.6 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 6.5.2 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 8.4.5 Io summary |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462740203321 |
Greeley Ronald | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introduction to planetary geomorphology / / Ronald Greeley [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Greeley Ronald |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 238 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 551.410999/2 |
Soggetto topico |
Planets - Geology
Planets - Crust Geomorphology |
ISBN |
1-316-08912-6
1-139-56400-5 1-139-55412-3 1-139-55041-1 1-283-94800-1 1-139-54916-2 1-139-55537-5 1-139-02096-X 1-139-55166-3 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
2.5.1 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 3.4.3 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 4.5.6 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 6.5.2 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 8.4.5 Io summary |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786096003321 |
Greeley Ronald | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introduction to planetary geomorphology / / Ronald Greeley [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Greeley Ronald |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 238 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 551.410999/2 |
Soggetto topico |
Planets - Geology
Planets - Crust Geomorphology |
ISBN |
1-316-08912-6
1-139-56400-5 1-139-55412-3 1-139-55041-1 1-283-94800-1 1-139-54916-2 1-139-55537-5 1-139-02096-X 1-139-55166-3 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
2.5.1 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 3.4.3 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 4.5.6 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 6.5.2 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 8.4.5 Io summary |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910811787203321 |
Greeley Ronald | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Wind tunnel simulations of aeolian processes [[electronic resource] /] / principal investigator Ronald Greeley |
Autore | Greeley Ronald |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Clara, CA : , : Physics Department, University of Santa Clara |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (17 pages) |
Collana |
NASA contractor report
NASA-CR-176382 |
Soggetto topico |
Atmospheric circulation
Environment simulation Planetary surfaces Transport properties Wind effects Wind tunnel tests |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910701792903321 |
Greeley Ronald | ||
Santa Clara, CA : , : Physics Department, University of Santa Clara | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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