Working Papers

Working Papers
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 347
Release: 1991-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309043832

This volume contains working papers on astronomy and astrophysics prepared by 15 non-National Research Council panels in areas ranging from radio astronomy to the status of the profession.

NASA Reports Required by Congress

NASA Reports Required by Congress
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications
Publisher:
Total Pages: 894
Release: 1992
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

Introductory Notes on Planetary Science

Introductory Notes on Planetary Science
Author: Colette Salyk
Publisher: Programme: Aas-Iop Astronomy
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2020
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750322102

Planets come in many different sizes, and with many different compositions, orbiting our Sun and countless other stars. Understanding their properties and interactions requires an understanding of a diverse set of sub-fields, including orbital and atmospheric dynamics, geology, geophysics, and chemistry. This textbook provides a physics-based tour of introductory planetary science concepts for undergraduate students majoring in astronomy, planetary science, or related fields. It shows how principles and equations learned in introductory physics classes can be applied to study many aspects of planets, including dynamics, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. It also includes chapters on the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets, and the physics of planet formation. Key Features Covers a wide range of planetary science topics at an introductory level Coherently links the fields of solar system science, exoplanetary science, and planet formation Each chapter includes homework questions Includes python templates for reproducing and customizing the figures in the book