Treatise on Geophysics, Volume 10 ：Planets and Moons

Publication subTitle ：Planets and Moons

Author： Spohn   Tilman  

Publisher： Elsevier Science‎

Publication year： 2010

E-ISBN: 9780444535740

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780444519382

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780444534651

Subject： P185 planets, moons, comets, meteors, meteorites,

Language： ENG

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Description

Planets and Moons covers topics relating to the physics of the major planetary bodies in the solar system, starting with an introductory description of the solar system and collection of pertinent data, continuing with a discussion of the early history of the planets, and finishing with articles about planet dynamics, thermal evolution of planets and satellites, and descriptions of their magnetic fields and the processes that generate them. In addition to providing a review on the solid planets and the satellites, this volume addresses the interactions of solid surfaces and atmospheres as well as the roles of water and ice in shaping the surfaces of planetary bodies. 

  • Self-contained volume starts with an overview of the subject then explores each topic with in depth detail
  • Extensive reference lists and cross references with other volumes to facilitate further research
  • Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding
  • Content suited for both the expert and non-expert

    • Chapter

    Cover

    pp.：  1 – 4

    PLANETS AND MOONS

    pp.：  4 – 5

    Copyright Page

    pp.：  5 – 6

    Table of Contents

    pp.：  6 – 8

    Preface

    pp.：  8 – 12

    Contributors

    pp.：  12 – 14

    Editorial Advisory Board

    pp.：  14 – 16

    Chapter 1 Overview

    pp.：  16 – 42

    Chapter 2 Interior Structure, Composition, and Mineralogy of the Terrestrial Planets

    pp.：  42 – 84

    Chapter 3 Planetary Seismology

    pp.：  84 – 138

    Chapter 4 The Rotation of the Terrestrial Planets

    pp.：  138 – 180

    Chapter 5 Gravity and Topography of the Terrestrial Planets

    pp.：  180 – 222

    Chapter 6 Exogenic Dynamics, Cratering and Surface Ages

    pp.：  222 – 258

    Chapter 7 Planetary Magnetism

    pp.：  258 – 296

    Chapter 8 Planetary Dynamos

    pp.：  296 – 314

    Chapter 9 Dynamics and Thermal History of the Terrestrial Planets, the Moon, and Io

    pp.：  314 – 364

    Chapter 10 Solid Planet–Atmosphere Interactions

    pp.：  364 – 386

    Chapter 11 Water on the Terrestrial Planets

    pp.：  386 – 436

    Chapter 12 Geology, Life and Habitability

    pp.：  436 – 454

    Chapter 13 Giant Planets

    pp.：  454 – 480

    Chapter 14 The Origin of the Natural Satellites

    pp.：  480 – 524

    Chapter 15 Interiors and Evolution of Icy Satellites

    pp.：  524 – 556

    Chapter 16 Pluto, Charon, and the Kuiper Belt Objects

    pp.：  556 – 580

    Chapter 17 Mission Analysis Issues for Planetary Exploration Missions

    pp.：  580 – 610

    Chapter 18 Instrumentation for Planetary Exploration Missions

    pp.：  610 – 658

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