Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensing.

This book describes all aspects of the theory, instrumental techniques and observational results of the remote sensing of objects in our Solar System through studies of infrared radiation. Fully revised since publication of the first edition in 1992, it now incorporates the latest technologies, new...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Conrath, B. J. (Author), Jennings, D. E. (Author), Samuelson, R. E. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge University Press 2003.
Subjects:
Planets > Remote sensing.
Infrared astronomy.
Planètes > Télédétection.
Astronomie infrarouge.
Exploration of outer space
Infrared astronomy
Planets > Remote sensing
Outer space > Exploration.
Espace extra-atmosphérique > Exploration.
Outer space
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction to first edition; Introduction to second edition; 1 Foundation of radiation theory; 2 Radiative transfer; 3 Interaction of radiation with matter; 4 The emerging radiation field; 5 Instruments to measure the radiation field; 6 Measured radiation from planetary objects up to Neptune; 7 Trans-Neptunian objects and asteroids; 8 Retrieval of physical parameters from measurements; 9 Interpretation of results; Closing remarks; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; References; Abbreviations; Index.

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