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Title Saturn from Cassini-Huygens / Michele K. Dougherty, Larry W. Esposito, Stamatios M. Krimigis, editors
Published Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 805 pages) : illustrations
Contents Overview / Michele K. Dougherty, Larry W. Esposito, and Stamatios M. Krimigis -- Review of knowledge prior to the Cassini-Huygens mission and concurrent research / Glenn S. Orton [and others] -- Origin of the Saturn system / Torrence V. Johnson and Paul R. Estrada -- The interior of Saturn / William B. Hubbard [and others] -- Saturn : composition and chemistry / Thierry Fouchet, Julianne I. Moses, and Barney J. Conrath -- Saturn atmospheric structure and dynamics / Anthony D. Del Genio [and others] -- Clouds and aerosols in Saturn's atmosphere / R.A. West [and others] -- Upper atmosphere and ionosphere of Saturn / Andrew F. Nagy [and others] -- Saturn's magnetospheric configuration / Tamas I. Gombosi [and others] -- The dynamics of Saturn's magnetosphere / D.G. Mitchell [and others] -- Fundamental plasma process in Saturn's magnetosphere / B.H. Mauk [and others] -- Auroral processes / W.S. Kurth [and others] -- The structure of Saturn's rings / J.E. Colwell . [and others] -- Dynamics of Saturn's dense rings / Jürgen Schmidt [and others] -- Ring particle composition and size distribution / Jeff Cuzzi [and others] -- Diffuse rings / M. Horányi [and others] -- Origin and evolution of Saturn's ring system / Sébastien Charnoz [and others] -- The thermal evolution and internal structure of Saturn's mid-sized icy satellites / Dennis L. Matson [and others] -- Icy satellites of Saturn : impact cratering and age determination / Luke Dones [and others] -- Icy satellites : geological evolution and surface processes / Ralf Jaumann [and others] -- Enceladus : an active cryovolcanic satellite / John R. Spencer [and others] -- The Cassini extended mission / David A. Seal and Brent B. Buffington -- Saturn's exploration beyond Cassini-Huygens / Tristan Guillot [and others] -- Cartographic mapping of the icy satellites using ISS and VIMS data / Th. Roatsch [and others] -- Appendix: The Cassini orbiter, behind the scenes
Summary This book reviews our current knowledge of Saturn featuring the latest results obtained by the Cassini-Huygens mission. A global author team addresses the planet's origin and evolution, internal structure, composition and chemistry, the atmosphere and ionosphere, the magnetosphere, as well as its ring system. Furthermore, Saturn's icy satellites are discussed. The book closes with an outlook beyond the Cassini-Huygens mission. Colorfully illustrated, this book will serve as a reference to researchers as well as an introduction for students
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Saturn probes.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Aeronautics & Astronautics.
Saturn probes.
Physique.
Planets -- Exploration
Saturn probes
SUBJECT Saturn (Planet) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85117690
Saturn (Planet) -- Exploration. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh97002804
Subject Saturn (Planet) -- Exploration.
Saturn (Planet)
Form Electronic book
Author Dougherty, M.
Esposito, Larry.
Krimigis, S. M. (Stamatios M.)
ISBN 9781402092176
1402092172
1282510495
9781282510494