[PDF] Introduction To Planetary Photometry eBook

Author : Michael K. Shepard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 35,81 MB
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108179509

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Introducing planetary photometry as a quantitative remote sensing tool, this handbook demonstrates how reflected light can be measured and used to investigate the physical properties of bodies in our Solar System. The author explains how data gathered from telescopes and spacecraft are processed and used to infer properties such as the size, shape, albedo, and composition of celestial objects including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Beginning with an overview of the history and background theory of photometry, later chapters delve into the physical principles behind commonly used photometric models and the mechanics of observation, data reduction, and analysis. Real-world examples, problems, and case studies are included, all at an introductory level suitable for new graduate students, planetary scientists, amateur astronomers and researchers looking for an overview of this field.

Author : Michael K. Shepard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 44,90 MB
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 110713174X

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This accessible handbook demonstrates how reflected light can be measured and used to investigate the properties of Solar System objects.

Author : E. Budding
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 32,94 MB
Release : 1993-09-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521418676

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Completely updated, this second Edition gives a broad review of astronomical photometry to provide an understanding of astrophysics from a data-based perspective. It explains the underlying principles of the instruments used, and the applications and inferences derived from measurements. Each chapter has been fully revised to account for the latest developments, including the uses of CCDs. Thoroughly illustrated, this book provides an overview and historical background of the subject before reviewing the main themes within astronomical photometry. The central chapters focus on the practical design of the instruments and methodology used. The book continues by discussing specialized topics in stellar astronomy, concentrating on the information that can be derived from the analysis of the light curves of variable stars and especially close binary systems. The new edition includes numerous bibliographic notes and a glossary of terms. It is ideal for graduate students, academic researchers and advanced amateurs interested in practical and observational astronomy. Book jacket.

Author : Edwin Budding
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 24,56 MB
Release : 2007-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521847117

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Review of astronomical photometry for graduate students, researchers and advanced amateurs in practical and observational astronomy.

Author : Bruce Hapke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 19,7 MB
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1139504541

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Reflectance and emittance spectroscopy are increasingly important tools in remote sensing and have been employed in most recent planetary spacecraft missions. They are primarily used to measure properties of disordered materials, especially in the interpretation of remote observations of the surfaces of the Earth and other terrestrial planets. This book gives a quantitative treatment of the physics of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with particulate media, such as powders and soils. Subjects covered include electromagnetic wave propagation, single particle scattering, diffuse reflectance, thermal emittance and polarisation. This new edition has been updated to include a quantitative treatment of the effects of porosity, a detailed discussion of the coherent backscatter opposition effect, a quantitative treatment of simultaneous transport of energy within the medium by conduction and radiation, and lists of relevant databases and software. This is an essential reference for research scientists, engineers and advanced students of planetary remote sensing.

Author : W. Romanishin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 24,9 MB
Release : 2014-08-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781500772116

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An Introduction to Astronomical Photometry Using CCDsBy W. Romanishin

Author : J.H. Shirley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 943 pages
File Size : 21,40 MB
Release : 1997-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412069512

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Planetary science is a truly multidisciplinary subject. The book deals with the atmospheres, surfaces and interiors of the planets and moons, and with the interplanetary environment of plasma and fields, as well as with asteroids and meteorites. Processes such as accretion, differentiation, thermal evolution, and impact cratering form another category of entries. Remote sensing techniques employed in investigation and exploration, such as magnetometry, photometry, and spectroscopy are described in separate articles. In addition, the Encyclopedia chronicles the history of planetary science, including biographies of pioneering scientists, and detailed descriptions of all major lunar and planetary missions and programs. The Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences is superbly illustrated throughout with over 450 line drawings, 180 black and white photographs, and 63 color illustrations. It will be a key reference source for planetary scientists, astronomers, and workers in related disciplines such as geophysics, geology, and the atmospheric sciences.

Author : Nicolas Thomas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 11,43 MB
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 303050574X

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Written by a leading expert on comets, this textbook is divided into seven main elements with a view to allowing advanced students to appreciate the interconnections between the different elements. The author opens with a brief introductory segment on the motivation for studying comets and the overall scope of the book. The first chapter describes fundamental aspects most usually addressed by ground-based observation. The author then looks at the basic physical phenomena in four separate chapters addressing the nucleus, the emitted gas, the emitted dust, and the solar wind interaction. Each chapter introduces the basic physics and chemistry but then new specific measurements by Rosetta instruments at comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko are brought in. A concerted effort has been made to distinguish between established fact and conjecture. Deviations and inconsistencies are brought out and their significance explained. Links to previous observations of comets Tempel 1, Wild 2, Hartley 2, Halley and others are made. The author then closes with three smaller chapters on related objects, the loss of comets, and prospects for future exploration. This textbook includes over 275 graphics and figures – most of which are original. Thorough explanations and derivations are included throughout the chapters. The text is therefore designed to support MSc. students and new PhD students in the field wanting to gain a solid overview of the state-of-the-art.

Author : Bruce Hapke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 26,19 MB
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521883490

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An essential reference for researchers and students of planetary remote sensing on the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with planetary surfaces.

Author : Gareth Rees
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 24,7 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 110700473X

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A quantitative yet accessible introduction to remote sensing techniques, this new edition covers a broad spectrum of Earth science applications.