This book reviews our current knowledge of Saturn's largest moon Titan featuring the latest results obtained by the Cassini-Huygens mission. A global author team addresses Titan’s origin and evolution, internal structure, surface geology, the atmosphere and ionosphere as well as magnetospheric interactions. The book closes with an outlook beyond the Cassini-Huygens mission. Colorfully illustrated, this book will serve as a reference to researchers as well as an introduction for students. INDICE: Preface. 1 Overview. 2 Earth-based Perspective and pre-Cassini-Huygens Knowledge of Titan. 3 The Origin and Evolution of Titan. 4 Titan’s Interior Structure. 5 Geology and Surface Processes on Titan. 6 Composition of Titan’s Surface. 7 Volatile Origin and Cycles: Nitrogen and Methane. 8 High-altitude Production of Titan’s Aerosols. 9 Titan’s Astrobiology. 10 Atmospheric Composition and Structure. 11 Composition and Structure of the Ionosphere and Thermosphere. 12 Aerosols in Titan’s Atmosphere. 13 Atmospheric Dynamics and Meteorology. 14 Seasonal Change on Titan. 15 Mass loss processes in Titan’s Upper Atmosphere. 16 Energy Deposition Processes in Titan’s Upper Atmosphere and Its Induced Magnetosphere. 17 Titan in the Cassini-Huygens Extended Mission. 18 Titan Beyond Cassini-Huygens. 19 Mapping Products of Titan’s Surface. Appendix.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-9214-5
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés