Remote and Robotic Investigations of the Solar System

ISBN-13: 9780367871666 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 376 str.

C. R. Kitchin

Opis

This book covers all aspects of solar system observations: the instruments, their theory, and their practical uses on Earth and in space. It is ideal for students of physical science subjects, professionals working in the field, and amateur astronomers.

Spis treści

The Detection and Investigation of Solar System Objects via Electromagnetic Radiation. The Extended Optical Region. Microwave and Radio Regions. X-Ray and Y-Ray Regions. The Detection and Investigation Of Sub-Atomic, Atomic And Molecular Particles. Detectors. Ion Optics and Charged Particle Instrumentation. Neutral Particles. Direct Sampling and Other Investigative Methods. Direct Sampling Instruments. Accelerations. Bibliography. Appendices. Timeline of Solar System Investigations. Details of the Spacecraft, Rockets, Observatories and other missions mentioned in this book. Data and Units. Abbreviations and Acronyms. Index.

O autorze

C.R. Kitchin