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- Mars
- Book
- 2018
- Published by: University of Arizona Press
- Series: The University of Arizona Space Science Series
summary
The planet Mars has been a subject of wonder for millennia, as attested by its place in mythology, by later speculation about its canals, and by the scientific and public excitement over the Viking mission. Although the scientific literature about the planet is voluminous, no comprehensive treatment of the results of modern spacecraft exploration has yet been made available. This volume fills that gap by providing a summary of what is presently known about Mars and identifying many puzzles such as polar cap variance, occurrence of dust storms, and the possible location of water. The introductory chapter cites questions, controversies, and milestones in the study of Mars, and also includes an annotated book list, basic data about the planet, and a guide to Martian seasons. A chapter on telescopic observation credits the contributions made by many amateurs that have advanced our knowledge of variations observed on Mars. A chapter on spacecraft exploration, by an American and a Russian author who have participated in all Mars missions, includes a revelation of an additional Soviet attempt. Twenty-nine technical articles cover geophysics; bedrock geology; surface; atmosphere; exosphere and magnetic field; and climate history. Two chapters address the search for life on Mars; three concluding chapters consider the Martian satellites. An indispensable reference for scientists, Mars will also serve as a complete sourcebook for serious amateur astronomers.
Table of Contents
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- Collaborating Authors
- pp. ix-x
- Part I: Introduction
- pp. 1-2
- 3. Spacecraft Exploration of Mars
- pp. 73-121
- 4. Major Issues and Outstanding Questions
- pp. 122-146
- Part II: Solid Body Geophysics
- pp. 147-148
- 5. Origin and Thermal Evolution of Mars
- pp. 149-185
- 7. Gravity and Topography
- pp. 211-250
- 8. Stress and Tectonics on Mars
- pp. 251-299
- 10. Geodesy and Cartography
- pp. 323-344
- Part III: Bedrock Geology and Geologic Units
- pp. 345-346
- 11. Global Stratigraphy
- pp. 347-384
- 12. The Martian Impact Cratering Record
- pp. 385-425
- 13. The Physical Volcanology of Mars
- pp. 426-454
- 14. The Canyon System on Mars
- pp. 455-494
- 15. Channels and Valley Networks
- pp. 495-524
- 16. Ice in the Martian Regolith
- pp. 525-556
- Part IV: Surface Properties and Processes
- pp. 557-558
- 18. Surface Chemistry and Mineralogy
- pp. 596-627
- 19. Physical and Chemical Weathering
- pp. 628-653
- 21. The Martian Surface Layer
- pp. 688-731
- 23. Polar Deposits of Mars
- pp. 769-798
- Part V: Current Atmospheres
- pp. 799-800
- 26. Dynamics of the Atmosphere of Mars
- pp. 837-935
- 28. The Seasonal Behavior of Water on Mars
- pp. 971-1018
- 29. The Martian Dust Cycle
- pp. 1019-1055
- 30. Aeronomy of the Current Martian Atmosphere
- pp. 1056-1091
- 33. Quasi-periodic Climate Change on Mars
- pp. 1182-1220
- Part VI: Biology
- pp. 1221-1222
- 34. The Search for Extant Life on Mars
- pp. 1223-1235
- Part VII: Satellites of Mars
- pp. 1249-1250
- 37. Satellites of Mars: Geologic History
- pp. 1259-1284
- Appendix: Origin and Use of Martian Nomenclature
- pp. 1307-1318
- Bibliography
- pp. 1363-1458
- Color Section
- pp. 1459-1482
- Acknowledgments
- pp. 1483-1486
Additional Information
ISBN
9780816538607
Related ISBN(s)
9780816512577
MARC Record
OCLC
1080550955
Pages
1498
Launched on MUSE
2019-01-02
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
1992