Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless Worlds (Hardcover, New title)

As the search for Earth-like exoplanets gathers pace, in order to understand them, we need comprehensive theories for how planetary atmospheres form and evolve. Written by two well-known planetary scientists, this text explains the physical and chemical principles of atmospheric evolution and planetary atmospheres, in the context of how atmospheric composition and climate determine a planet's habitability. The authors survey our current understanding of the atmospheric evolution and climate on Earth, on other rocky planets within our Solar System, and on planets far beyond. Incorporating a rigorous mathematical treatment, they cover the concepts and equations governing a range of topics, including atmospheric chemistry, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and atmospheric dynamics, and provide an integrated view of planetary atmospheres and their evolution. This interdisciplinary text is an invaluable one-stop resource for graduate-level students and researchers working across the fields of atmospheric science, geochemistry, planetary science, astrobiology, and astronomy.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2017
Authors:	David C. Catling • James F. Kasting
Dimensions:	252 x 194 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	592
Edition:	New title
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-84412-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Solar system > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-84412-6
Barcode:	9780521844123

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