Planets and Their Atmospheres, 33: Origins and Evolution

ISBN-13: 9780124465824 / Angielski / Miękka / 1983 / 470 str.

John S. Lewis; Ronald G. Primm; Ronald G. Prinn

Opis

This work is addressed to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in astronomy, geology, chemistry, meteorology, and the planetary sciences as well as to researchers with pertinent areas of specialization who desire an introduction to the literature across the broad interdisciplinary range of this important topic. Extensive references to the pre-spacecraft literature will be particularly useful to readers interested in the historical development of the field during this century.

Spis treści

Preface. Introduction. Retention of Volatiles by Planets. Evolutionary Processes. The Atmospheres of the Planets. Conclusions. References. Index.