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The Martian surface : composition, mineralogy, and physical properties /

Phenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the discover...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Bell, Jim, 1965-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Colección:Cambridge planetary science series ; 9.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • pt. 1. Introduction and historical perspective
  • pt. 2. Elemental composition : orbital and in situ surface measurements
  • pt. 3. Mineralogy and remote sensing of rocks, soil, dust, and ices
  • pt. 4. Physical properties of surface materials
  • pt. 5. Synthesis
  • pt. 6. Summary, upcoming missions, and new measurement needs.