Exploring the Ocean Worlds of Our Solar System
Author | : Bernard Henin |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 271 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 3031629531 |
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Author | : Bernard Henin |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 271 |
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ISBN | : 3031629531 |
Author | : Antony Joseph |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 846 |
Release | : 2022-11-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0323957188 |
Water Worlds in the Solar System: In Search of Habitable Environments and Life is a comprehensive reference on the formation, availability, habitability potential, and astrobiological implications of water in the Solar System. The book provides understanding of the importance of water on Earth to elucidate potential water and biosignature sources on other bodies in the Solar System. It covers processes involved in the formation of Earth and its Moon, genesis of water on those bodies, events on early Earth, and other processes that are applicable to celestial bodies in the Solar System, directly correlating data available on water on other bodies to over 15 Earth analogue sites. This book forms a comprehensive overview on water in the Solar System, from formation to biosignature and habitability considerations. It is ideal for academics, researchers and students working in the field of planetary science, extraterrestrial water research and habitability potential. - Presents a comprehensive reference on water in the Solar System, developing readers' understanding of the importance and occurrence of water on Earth and beyond, all from an oceanographer's perspective - Contrasts terrestrial analogues in relation to their roles in understanding and exploring ocean worlds and habitability - Includes numerous figures, illustrations, tables and videos to help readers better understand concepts covered
Author | : Kevin Hand |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2021-09-21 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691227284 |
Inside the epic quest to find life on the water-rich moons at the outer reaches of the solar system Where is the best place to find life beyond Earth? We often look to Mars as the most promising site in our solar system, but recent scientific missions have revealed that some of the most habitable real estate may actually lie farther away. Beneath the frozen crusts of several of the small, ice-covered moons of Jupiter and Saturn lurk vast oceans that may have existed for as long as Earth, and together may contain more than fifty times its total volume of liquid water. Could there be organisms living in their depths? Alien Oceans reveals the science behind the thrilling quest to find out. Kevin Peter Hand is one of today's leading NASA scientists, and his pioneering research has taken him on expeditions around the world. In this captivating account of scientific discovery, he brings together insights from planetary science, biology, and the adventures of scientists like himself to explain how we know that oceans exist within moons of the outer solar system, like Europa, Titan, and Enceladus. He shows how the exploration of Earth's oceans is informing our understanding of the potential habitability of these icy moons, and draws lessons from what we have learned about the origins of life on our own planet to consider how life could arise on these distant worlds. Alien Oceans describes what lies ahead in our search for life in our solar system and beyond, setting the stage for the transformative discoveries that may await us.
Author | : J. A. Zalasiewicz |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0199672881 |
In this book, geologists Jan Zalasiewicz and Mark Williams consider the deep history of oceans, how and when they may have formed on the young Earth - topics of intense current research - how they became salty, and how they evolved through Earth history.
Author | : Karen Latchana Kenney |
Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1512400866 |
Learn about the planets that exist outside of our solar system, and the actions scientists are taking to learn more about them. --
Author | : Joseph Bevelacqua |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2021-07-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1839693126 |
Solar System Planets and Exoplanets provides a current viewpoint of planetary systems. The solar system’s planets and exoplanets are addressed in an overview manner, and specific space probe data are used to provide a current state of knowledge of Venus and Mars. Recent Mars data and associated observations are addressed in several chapters. Of particular interest are data that suggest the possibility that life could have existed on the planet’s surface during its past when Mars’ atmosphere was wetter and denser. The search for life on Mars is one of the main objectives of space missions, and it is an ongoing theme of this book. Key to the existence of life is the evolution of the radiation output of the Sun that is discussed and projected into the future. Space probe data related to the Asteroid Belt is also presented. Technological advances in terms of operating aircraft on Mars and propulsion systems provide useful commentary regarding future innovations that will enhance upcoming space missions and the search for life.
Author | : Robert Shapiro |
Publisher | : Light Technology Publishing |
Total Pages | : 799 |
Release | : 2001-03-01 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1622335163 |
"This book explores the heart and soul connection between humans and Mother Earth. Through that intimacy, miracles of healing and expanded awareness can flourish. To heal the planet and be healed as well, we can lovingly extend our energy selves out to the mountains and rivers and intimately bond with the Earth. Gestures and vision can activate our hearts to return us to a healthy, caring relationship with the land we live on. The character and essence of some of Earth's most powerful features is explored and understood, with exercises given to connect us to those places. As we project our love and healing energy there, we help the Earth to heal from man's destruction of the planet and its atmosphere. Dozens of photographs, maps and drawings assist the process in 25 chapters that cover the Earth's more critical locations."
Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 189 |
Release | : 2019-03-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309484197 |
Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. It is an inherently interdisciplinary field that encompasses astronomy, biology, geology, heliophysics, and planetary science, including complementary laboratory activities and field studies conducted in a wide range of terrestrial environments. Combining inherent scientific interest and public appeal, the search for life in the solar system and beyond provides a scientific rationale for many current and future activities carried out by the National Aeronautics and Science Administration (NASA) and other national and international agencies and organizations. Requested by NASA, this study offers a science strategy for astrobiology that outlines key scientific questions, identifies the most promising research in the field, and indicates the extent to which the mission priorities in existing decadal surveys address the search for life's origin, evolution, distribution, and future in the universe. This report makes recommendations for advancing the research, obtaining the measurements, and realizing NASA's goal to search for signs of life in the universe.
Author | : William Gaillard Ellis Jr |
Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 229 |
Release | : 2014-03-06 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1493182293 |
Winning the Lotto of over 650 million brought a great change in the lives of Huey and Bobbie Parkman as they were adopting four orphans left homeless from the attack upon Earth by the Permits as Earth was becoming a new member within the Novo Nation of Water Worlds. Earth by now was beginning to recover from the attack and had just begun reaping the benefits of being a member of the Novo Nation as merchants from around the Universe begun arriving upon Earth. After much ado, the Parkmans buy a Robot Operated Space Ship and also use their winnings to help establish a shuttle surface for Earthlings to visit other planets and stay if they wanted too. Eventually they left Earth and traveled to one of the near Solar Systems where Huey and Bobbie was taken captive by the local Lion King. Their adventure really begins as they and the children interact with the locals as they try to escape the predicament they found themselves in.
Author | : Jeffrey Bennett |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 545 |
Release | : 2022-05-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0691241791 |
The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated Are we alone in the cosmos? How are scientists seeking signs of life beyond our home planet? Could we colonize other planets, moons, or even other star systems? This introductory textbook, written by a team of four renowned science communicators, educators, and researchers, tells the amazing story of how modern science is seeking the answers to these and other fascinating questions. They are the questions that are at the heart of the highly interdisciplinary field of astrobiology, the study of life in the universe. Written in an accessible, conversational style for anyone intrigued by the possibilities of life in the solar system and beyond, Life in the Universe is an ideal place to start learning about the latest discoveries and unsolved mysteries in the field. From the most recent missions to Saturn’s moons and our neighboring planet Mars to revolutionary discoveries of thousands of exoplanets, from the puzzle of life’s beginning on Earth to the latest efforts in the search for intelligent life elsewhere, this book captures the imagination and enriches the reader’s understanding of how astronomers, planetary scientists, biologists, and other scientists make progress at the cutting edge of this dynamic field. Enriched with a wealth of engaging features, this textbook brings any citizen of the cosmos up to speed with the scientific quest to discover whether we are alone or part of a universe full of life. An acclaimed text designed to inspire students of all backgrounds to explore foundational questions about life in the cosmos Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field, including recent exploratory space missions to Mars, frontier exoplanet science, research on the origin of life on Earth, and more Enriched with helpful learning aids, including in-chapter Think about It questions, optional Do the Math and Special Topic boxes, Movie Madness boxes, end-of-chapter exercises and problems, quick quizzes, and much more Supported by instructor’s resources, including an illustration package and test bank, available upon request