Titan Unveiled

Author : Ralph Lorenz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400834759
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Titan Unveiled written by Ralph Lorenz and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For twenty-five years following the Voyager mission, scientists speculated about Saturn's largest moon, a mysterious orb clouded in orange haze. Finally, in 2005, the Cassini-Huygens probe successfully parachuted down through Titan's atmosphere, all the while transmitting images and data. In the early 1980s, when the two Voyager spacecraft skimmed past Titan, Saturn's largest moon, they transmitted back enticing images of a mysterious world concealed in a seemingly impenetrable orange haze. Titan Unveiled is one of the first general interest books to reveal the startling new discoveries that have been made since the arrival of the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan. Ralph Lorenz and Jacqueline Mitton take readers behind the scenes of this mission. Launched in 1997, Cassini entered orbit around Saturn in summer 2004. Its formidable payload included the Huygens probe, which successfully parachuted down through Titan's atmosphere in early 2005, all the while transmitting images and data--and scientists were startled by what they saw. One of those researchers was Lorenz, who gives an insider's account of the scientific community's first close encounter with an alien landscape of liquid methane seas and turbulent orange skies. Amid the challenges and frayed nerves, new discoveries are made, including methane monsoons, equatorial sand seas, and Titan's polar hood. Lorenz and Mitton describe Titan as a world strikingly like Earth and tell how Titan may hold clues to the origins of life on our own planet and possibly to its presence on others. Generously illustrated with many stunning images, Titan Unveiled is essential reading for anyone interested in space exploration, planetary science, or astronomy. A new afterword brings readers up to date on Cassini's ongoing exploration of Titan, describing the many new discoveries made since 2006.

Author : Michael Meltzer
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319076086
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cassini-Huygens Visit to Saturn written by Michael Meltzer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-02 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassini-Huygens was the most ambitious and successful space journey ever launched to the outer Solar System. This book examines all aspects of the journey: its conception and planning; the lengthy political processes needed to make it a reality; the engineering and development required to build the spacecraft; its 2.2-billion mile journey from Earth to the Ringed Planet and the amazing discoveries from the mission. The author traces how the visions of a few brilliant scientists matured, gained popularity and eventually became a reality. Innovative technical leaps were necessary to assemble such a multifaceted spacecraft and reliably operate it while it orbited a planet so far from our own. The Cassini-Huygens spacecraft design evolved from other deep space efforts, most notably the Galileo mission to Jupiter, enabling the voluminous, paradigm-shifting scientific data collected by the spacecraft. Some of these discoveries are absolute gems. A small satellite that scientists once thought of as a dead piece of rock turned out to contain a warm underground sea that could conceivably harbor life. And we now know that hiding under the mist of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is a world with lakes, fluvial channels, and dunes hauntingly reminiscent of those on our own planet, except that on Titan, it’s not water that fills those lakes but hydrocarbons. These and other breakthroughs illustrate why the Cassini-Huygens mission will be remembered as one of greatest voyages of discovery ever made.

Author : Robert Brown
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402092156
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Titan from Cassini-Huygens written by Robert Brown and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one of two volumes meant to capture, to the extent practical, the sci- ti? c legacy of the Cassini–Huygens prime mission, a landmark in the history of pl- etary exploration. As the most ambitious and interdisciplinary planetary exploration mission ? own to date, it has extended our knowledge of the Saturn system to levels of detail at least an order of magnitude beyond that gained from all previous missions to Saturn. Nestled in the brilliant light of the ne w and deep understanding of the Saturn pl- etary system is the shiny nugget that is the spectacularly successful collaboration of individuals, organizations and governments in the achievement of Cassini–Huygens. In some ways the partnerships formed and lessons learned may be the most enduring legacy of Cassini–Huygens. The broad, international coalition that is Cassini– Huygens is now conducting the Cassini Equinox Mission and planning the Cassini Solstice Mission, and in a major expansion of those fruitful efforts, has extended the collaboration to the study of new ? agship missions to both Jupiter and Saturn. Such ventures have and will continue to enrich us all, and evoke a very optimistic vision of the future of international collaboration in planetary exploration.

Author : William A. Ambrose
Publisher : AAPG
ISBN 13 : 0891813829
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Energy Resources for Human Settlement in the Solar System and Earth's Future in Space written by William A. Ambrose and published by AAPG. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book's purpose is to provide the quantitative foundation for beginning to think about developing energy and minerals outside of Earth's atmosphere that are necessary to support scientific missions, space and extra-terrestrial scientific stations and permanent colonies, and ultimately expand Earth's economy beyond the near-earth environment to include space resources. We cannot envision a situation where all resources required for future space activities are exported from Earth, therefore, this book clearly illustrates that an effective economy is possible beyond Earth's surface when we consider the resources available in near-Earth space. Our first audience is members of AAPG, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) and other professionals engaged in energy and resource development. As energy professionals, we are concerned on a daily basis with providing the necessary energy and minerals required for our growing world population and the increasing standard of living that comes with ample energy availability. And more than anything else, AAPG members are explorers. We are the professionals who have pushed back the boundaries of our resource base, from capturing petroleum resources from surface seeps, to drilling onshore wells to extract oil and gas, and to venturing offshore into increasingly difficult and hostile environments to supply the cheap and abundant energy made available by our advances in technology. There are more similarities than differences between deepwater exploration and development, and space exploration. Beyond our own members, however, our audience is every rational human being who understands human health and well-being, quality of life, education and freedom are dependent on the energy and minerals that support our advanced civilization. Space is the next frontier, and as the world civilization expands beyond Earth's surface we hope this publication serves to illustrate there are abundant opportunities to support and maintain - and in fact, allow to prosper - civilization's expansion into space -- Publisher's website.

Author : Muriel Gargaud
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642112714
Total Pages : 1890 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Astrobiology written by Muriel Gargaud and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 1890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astrobiology is a remarkably interdisciplinary field. This reference serves as a key to understanding technical terms from the different subfields of astrobiology, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, the geosciences and the space sciences.

Author : D. Ventra
Publisher : Geological Society of London
ISBN 13 : 1786202670
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geology and Geomorphology of Alluvial and Fluvial Fans written by D. Ventra and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2018-07-04 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alluvial and fluvial fans are the most widespread depositional landform bordering the margins of highland regions and actively subsiding continental basins, across a broad spectrum of tectonic and climatic settings. They are significant to the local morphodynamics of mountain regions and also to the evolution of sediment-routing systems, affecting the propagation and preservation of stratigraphic signals of environmental change over vast areas. The volume presents case studies discussing the geology and geomorphology of alluvial and fluvial fans from both active systems and ancient ones preserved in the stratigraphic record. It brings together case studies from a range of continents, climatic and tectonic settings, some introducing innovative monitoring and analysis techniques, and it provides an overview of current debates in the field. This volume will be of particular interest to geologists, geomorphologists, sedimentologists and the general reader with an interest in Earth science.

Author : Arnold Hanslmeier
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 940074966X
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life on Earth and other Planetary Bodies written by Arnold Hanslmeier and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-10-29 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trio of editors [Professors from Austria, Germany and Israel] present Life on Earth and other Planetary Bodies. The contributors are from twenty various countries and present their research on life here as well as the possibility for extraterrestrial life. This volume covers concepts such as life’s origin, hypothesis of Panspermia and of life possibility in the Cosmos. The topic of extraterrestrial life is currently ‘hot’ and the object of several congresses and conferences. While the diversity of “normal” biota is well known, life on the edge of the extremophiles is more limited and less distributed. Other subjects discussed are Astrobiology with the frozen worlds of Mars, Europa and Titan where extant or extinct microbial life may exist in subsurface oceans; conditions on icy Mars with its saline, alkaline, and liquid water which has been recently discovered; chances of habitable Earth-like [or the terrestrial analogues] exoplanets; and SETI’s search for extraterrestrial Intelligence.

Author : Ralph Lorenz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108471544
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring Planetary Climate written by Ralph Lorenz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible and engaging account of the history of climate science and exploration on Earth and other planetary bodies.

Author : Karthik Boppana
Publisher : Karthik Boppana
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Resonance of the Unseen Cosmos: Unveiling Life Beyond the Visible Spectrum written by Karthik Boppana and published by Karthik Boppana. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Resonance of the Unseen Cosmos: Unveiling Life Beyond the Visible Spectrum" takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden realms of the universe. From the depths of infrared landscapes to the heights of ultraviolet fluorescence, this book explores the mysteries of life beyond the limits of visible light. Through captivating narratives and insightful exploration, readers delve into the enigmatic world of non-carbon life forms, theoretical frameworks, and the intricate interactions between light, life, and the cosmos. From the infrared sensors aboard spacecraft to the thermal-sensitive organs of Earth's creatures, the book uncovers the profound implications of infrared and ultraviolet radiation on life as we know it. With meticulously researched content and thought-provoking insights, "Resonance of the Unseen Cosmos" navigates the complexities of alternative biochemistries, extreme environments, and the enduring quest for understanding. It challenges readers to embrace the unknown, to venture into uncharted territory with courage and curiosity, and to explore the frontiers of knowledge with an open mind and an adventurous spirit. Drawing from the latest scientific discoveries and interdisciplinary research, this book offers a compelling exploration of life's unseen dimensions and the limitless possibilities that lie beyond the visible spectrum. It serves as a beacon of inspiration for scientists, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, inviting readers to embark on a voyage of discovery that promises to reshape our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it. "Resonance of the Unseen Cosmos" is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, the unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and the enduring quest for understanding in the boundless expanse of the universe.

Author : Joshua Colwell
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1643277146
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ringed Planet, Second Edition written by Joshua Colwell and published by Morgan & Claypool Publishers. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On September 15, 2017, the Cassini spacecraft sent its final transmission to the Earth as it entered the atmosphere of Saturn, ending its historic 13 year mission at the ringed planet. This book is a beautifully illustrated journey of discovery through the Saturn system. Cassini's instruments have revealed never seen before details, including the only extraterrestrial lakes known in the solar system, and have provided unprecedented views of the rings, moons, and the planet itself. Results from Cassini's dramatic Grand Finale of ring-grazing and planet-skimming orbits are included in this expanded and updated second edition. Saturn is the jewel of the solar system. The Cassini spacecraft has been exploring the ringed planet and its moons and rings since 2004 and has helped us solve many of its mysteries while generating a wealth of new questions. Cassini has observed the bizarre mountains of Iapetus, the geysers of Enceladus, the lakes of Titan, and the dynamic and evolving rings. Along the way, this book explores and explains the fundamental processes that shape not just the Saturn system, but planets and moons in general. Written for the general audience with an emphasis on the fundamental physics of planetary systems, The Ringed Planet is a fascinating exploration of the Saturn system that places Saturn in the context of the solar system as a whole. Cassini's instruments have revealed Enceladus and Titan to have subsurface oceans of liquid water. Its cameras have returned stunning images of rings in turmoil, a tumbling moon, the only extraterrestrial lakes known in the solar system, a hexagon of clouds, some of the highest mountains in the solar system and much more. More than a journey of discovery at Saturn, The Ringed Planet is also an introduction to how planetary systems work.