Dynamic Planet : Mercury in the Context of Its Environment /
By: Clark, Pamela Elizabeth [author.].
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BookPublisher: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2007.Description: XVI, 220 p. 87 illus., 9 illus. in color. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780387482149.Subject(s): Physics | Planetology | Astronomy | Astrophysics | Cosmology | Space sciences | Physics | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences | PlanetologyDDC classification: 520 Online resources: Click here to access online | Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Mercury From a Systems Perspective -- Past and Planned Missions to Mercury -- Mercury’s Interior -- Mercury’s Surface -- Mercury’ Exosphere -- Mercury’s Magnetosphere -- The Future of Mercury Exploration.
We are in a time of transition in our understanding of Mercury. Of particular interest here is the emerging picture of the planet as a system, with interactions between interior, surface, exosphere, and magnetosphere that have influenced and constrained the evolution of each part of the system. Previous books have emphasized the results of Mariner 10 and current ground-based measurements, with very little discussion of the nature and influence of the magnetosphere. This book will present the planet in the context of its surroundings, thus providing a foundation for the next major influx of information from Mercury and contributing to the planning for future missions.
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