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The Martian surface : composition, mineralogy, and physical properties / edited by Jim Bell.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Cambridge planetary science series ; 9.Publication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 636 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), mapsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780511415104
  • 0511415109
  • 9780511536076
  • 0511536070
  • 9780511412806
  • 0511412800
  • 1107179041
  • 9781107179042
  • 1283330954
  • 9781283330954
  • 9786613330956
  • 6613330957
  • 0511414420
  • 9780511414428
  • 0511413726
  • 9780511413728
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Martian surface.DDC classification:
  • 559.923 22
LOC classification:
  • QB641 .M375 2008eb
Online resources:
Contents:
pt. 1. Introduction and historical perspective -- pt. 2. Elemental composition : orbital and in situ surface measurements -- pt. 3. Mineralogy and remote sensing of rocks, soil, dust, and ices -- pt. 4. Physical properties of surface materials -- pt. 5. Synthesis -- pt. 6. Summary, upcoming missions, and new measurement needs.
Summary: Phenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the discovery of key minerals indicative of specific past climate conditions; the discovery of large reservoirs of subsurface water ice; and the detailed in situ roving investigations of three new landing sites. This an important, new overview of the compositional and mineralogic properties of Mars since the last major study published in 1992. An exciting resource for all researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, planetary geology, and planetary geochemistry where specialized terms are explained to be easily understood by all who are just entering the field.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Phenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the discovery of key minerals indicative of specific past climate conditions; the discovery of large reservoirs of subsurface water ice; and the detailed in situ roving investigations of three new landing sites. This an important, new overview of the compositional and mineralogic properties of Mars since the last major study published in 1992. An exciting resource for all researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, planetary geology, and planetary geochemistry where specialized terms are explained to be easily understood by all who are just entering the field.

pt. 1. Introduction and historical perspective -- pt. 2. Elemental composition : orbital and in situ surface measurements -- pt. 3. Mineralogy and remote sensing of rocks, soil, dust, and ices -- pt. 4. Physical properties of surface materials -- pt. 5. Synthesis -- pt. 6. Summary, upcoming missions, and new measurement needs.

English.

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