Astronomical Measurement A Concise Guide /

This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After discussing some general principles, it follows the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in each...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lawrence, Andy (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edición:1st ed. 2014.
Colección:Astronomy and Planetary Sciences,
Temas:
Astronomy-Observations.
Electrodynamics.
Measurement.
Measuring instruments.
Spectrum analysis.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Classical Electrodynamics.
Measurement Science and Instrumentation.
Spectroscopy.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Signal, Distortion, and Noise
  • The atmosphere and how to avoid it
  • Mapping the Sky
  • Detection of Light
  • Spectroscopy
  • Overview of Statistics
  • Basic orbital mechanics
  • References
  • Glossary
  • Solutions
  • Index.

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