The Martian Surface - Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties (Hardcover)

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 discovery of key minerals indicative of specific past climate conditions; the discovery of large reservoirs of subsurface water ice; and the detailed in situ roving investigations of three new landing sites. This an important, new overview of the compositional and mineralogic properties of Mars since the last major study published in 1992. An exciting resource for all researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, planetary geology, and planetary geochemistry where specialized terms are explained to be easily understood by all who are just entering the field.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Planetary Science
Release date:	June 2008
First published:	May 2008
Editors:	Jim Bell
Dimensions:	282 x 223 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	652
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-86698-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Solar system > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Mineralogy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-86698-7
Barcode:	9780521866989

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