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Exploring Space, Exploring Earth: New Understanding of the Earth from Space Research

Autor Paul D. Lowman Jr Cuvânt înainte de Neil A. Armstrong
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 14 aug 2002
Paul Lowman, a NASA scientist for over 40 years, describes the impact of space flight on geology and geophysics. A foreword by Neil Armstrong emphasizes that the exploration of space has lead us to a far deeper understanding of our own planet. Direct results from Earth-orbital missions include studies of Earth's gravity and magnetic fields. In contrast, the recognition of the economic and biological significance of impact craters on Earth is an indirect consequence of the study of the geology of other planets. The final chapter presents a new theory for the tectonic evolution of the Earth based on comparative planetology and the Gaia concept. Extensive illustrations, a glossary of technical terms, and comprehensive bibliography, provide geologists and geophysicists with a valuable summary of research. The book will also serve as a supplementary text for students of tectonics, remote sensing and planetary science.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521890625
ISBN-10: 0521890624
Pagini: 408
Ilustrații: 114 b/w illus. 27 colour illus. 6 tables
Dimensiuni: 175 x 247 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.85 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Foreword Neil Armstrong; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Preview of the orbital perspective: the Million Year Day; 2. Space geodesy; 3. Satellite studies of geomagnetism; 4. Remote sensing: the view from space; 5. Impact cratering and terrestrial geology; 6. Comparative planetology and the origin of continental crust; 7. Geology and biology: the influence of life on terrestrial geology; Afterword; Appendix A. Elements of physical geology; Appendix B. Lunar missions, 1958 to 1994; Appendix C. Planetary missions, 1961 to 1992; Glossary of geologic terms; Selected bibliography (by chapter); Index.

Recenzii

'OU students of Earth Sciences will find this an interesting and stimulating read.' The Open University Geological Society Journal
'… a well researched, well illustrated and a well referenced book … I believe that the book is guaranteed to start the serious geologist looking at traditional ideas and concepts in a slightly different light.' Open University Geological Society Journal

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An account of the impact of space exploration on our understanding of the geology and geophysics of Earth.