This book covers the basic physics of planetary atmospheres, providing an overview, followed by detailed discussion of key topics arranged by physical phenomenon. The emphasis is on acquiring and interpreting measurements, and the basic physics of instruments and models, with key definitions and historical notes given in the footnotes and glossary. INDICE: 1: The Solar System, the Planets and their Atmospheres; 2: Origin and Evolution of Planetary Atmospheres; 3: Observations of Planetary Atmospheres; 4: Energy Balance and Entropy; 5: Atmospheric Temperature Structure; 6:Atmospheric Composition and Chemistry; 7: Clouds, haze, aerosols and dust; 8:Dynamics of Planetary Atmospheres; 9: Climate and Global Change; Appendix A. Some Useful Data; Appendix B. Reference Model Atmospheres; Appendix C: Glossary
- ISBN: 978-0-19-954742-5
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 05/08/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés