2 edition of atmospheres of the earth and planets found in the catalog.
atmospheres of the earth and planets
Gerard Peter Kuiper
Published
1949
by University of Chicago Press in Chicago
.
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
| Contributions | University of Chicago. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QB505 .K8 1949 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | vii, 366 p. |
| Number of Pages | 366 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL6048254M |
| LC Control Number | 49007849 |
Mercury has a surface pressure that is near enough zero or a vacuum, since the planet holds no real atmosphere due to its small size and proximity to the sun. The atmosphere on Venus is very thick. Webb will observe Mars and the giant planets, minor planets like Pluto and Eris - and even the small bodies in our solar system: asteroids, comets, and Kuiper Belt Objects. Webb will help us to understand the trace organics in Mars' atmosphere, and be used to do studies that verify the findings of the Mars rovers and landers.
In contrast, the gas giant atmospheres are composed mostly of hydrogen and helium. The atmospheres of at least the inner planets has evolved since they formed. This is clearest for the Earth. The Earth’s original atmosphere was probably similar to Venus in composition, consisting of . Buy Chemistry of Atmospheres: An Introduction to the Chemistry of the Atmospheres of Earth, the Planets, and Their Satellites 3 by Wayne, Richard P. (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.5/5(1).
The atmospheres of the planets Venus and Mars are primarily composed of carbon dioxide, with small quantities of nitrogen, argon, oxygen and traces of other gases. The composition of Earth's atmosphere is largely governed by the by-products of the life that it sustains. The study of extraterrestrial atmospheres is an active field of research, both as an aspect of astronomy and to gain insight into Earth's atmosphere. In addition to Earth, many of the other astronomical objects in the Solar System have include all the gas giants, as well as Mars, Venus, and l moons and other bodies also have atmospheres, as do comets and the Sun.
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The Atmospheres of the Earth and Planets Hardcover – January 1, by KUIPER (Author) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editionsAuthor: KUIPER. This book contains the lectures presented at the Summer Advanced Study Institute, 'Physics and Chemistry of Atmospheres' which was held at the University of Liege, Belgium, during the period July August 9, One-hundred nineteen persons from eleven different countries attended the : Springer Netherlands.
' This popular book introduces chemists to the chemistry of the atmospheres of the earth and other planets. In the new edition of the chapter on stratosphere chemistry has been update to reflect our improved understanding of the catalytic cycles that destroy ozone, and the importance of heterogeneous chemistry' AslibCited by: Atmospheres of Earth and the Planets: Proceedings of the Summer Advanced Study Institute, Held at the University of Liège, Belgium, July 29—August 9, | H.
Schiff (auth.), B. McCormac (eds.) | download | B–OK. Download books for free. Find books. This book contains the lectures presented at the Summer Advanced Study Institute, 'Physics and Chemistry of Atmospheres' which was held at the University of Liege, Belgium, during the period July August 9, One-hundred nineteen persons from eleven different countries attended the Institute.
The Photochemistry of Atmospheres: Earth, the Other Planets, and Comets discusses the photochemical and chemical processes in atmospheres of the earth and planets book This book focuses on the earth’s atmosphere in the past, present, and future, atmospheres of other planets and their satellites, and comets.
Abstract. The atmospheres of the planets have markedly different compositions from that of the Sun, and the origin of these differences is a fascinating study of the chemistry and physics of the elements which has been pursued by many by: An introduction to the chemistry of the atmospheres of the earth, the planets, and their satellites is presented, with particular attention given to the application of photochemistry and kinetics to atmospheres, ozone in the earth's stratosphere, the earth's troposphere, ions in the atmosphere, the airglow, and evolution and change in atmospheres and climates.
This book presents the principles of atmospheric. Of these, the planets Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have significant atmospheres. Pluto (a dwarf planet) may have an appreciable atmosphere, but perhaps only when its highly elliptical orbit is closest to the Sun.
Of the moons, only Titan, a moon of Saturn, is known to have a thick atmosphere. Additional Physical Format: Online version: Kuiper, Gerard Peter, Atmospheres of the earth and planets.
Chicago, University of Chicago Press []. The Atmospheres of the Terrestrial Planets. How did the terrestrial planets get their atmospheres. Two distinctly different processes exist for the formation and development of the atmosphere of a terrestrial planet.
The first is capture of a primitive, or primary, atmosphere. The second is the outgassing of a secondary atmosphere. The diagrams in Figure show the structure and clouds in the atmospheres of all four jovian planets. On both Jupiter and Saturn, the temperature near the cloud tops is about K (only a little cooler than the polar caps of Mars).
On Earth, both hydrogen and helium are gases, so Jupiter and Saturn are sometimes called gas planets. But, this name is misleading. Jupiter and Saturn are so large that the gas is compressed in their interior until the hydrogen becomes a liquid.
Topics in atmospheric physics and meteorology which are essential to understanding the atmospheric chemistry of planets and their satellites are discussed, including: temperature and pressure structure in the atmosphere; circulation patterns; and the optical properties of clouds and aerosols.
A general overview of photochemical and reaction kinetics in the earth's atmosphere is presented, the Cited by: 6. Our home planet Earth is a rocky, terrestrial planet. It has a solid and active surface with mountains, valleys, canyons, plains and so much more.
Earth is special because it is an ocean planet. Water covers 70 percent of Earth's surface. Earth's atmosphere is made mostly of nitrogen and has plenty of oxygen for us to breathe. The atmospheres of the Solar System This chart shows a comparison of the atmospheric compositions and pressures of the planets in our Solar System.
More information about the chart is available on the Compound Interest website. fingerprints of the planet’s origin and evolution, as is well illustrated in the remainder of this chapter. Overview In section 2, we present a general review of the state of knowledge of the origin and evolution of the trio of rocky, atmosphere-enshrouded planets Earth, Mars, and Venus.
Here, we focus on what is known based on solid. You will discover what an atmosphere is, how it’s formed, and how data collected from space missions is used to determine a planet’s atmosphere. You’ll also look into the factors needed to support life, explore the possibility of life beyond Earth and start the search for habitable planets.
' This popular book introduces chemists to the chemistry of the atmospheres of the earth and other planets. In the new edition of the chapter on stratosphere chemistry has been update to reflect our improved understanding of the catalytic cycles that destroy ozone, and the importance of heterogeneous chemistry' Aslib.
Earth is the only planet in the solar system with an atmosphere that can sustain life. The blanket of gases not only contains the air that we breathe but also protects us from the blasts of heat.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, at a distance of 1 AU or million km / 91 million mi. It is situated in the goldilocks zone where temperatures are just right for liquid water to exist and for life to evolve. Depending upon their current orbital positions, either Venus or Mercury are the closest planets to Earth.
Earth’s atmosphere is similar to a jacket for our planet. It surrounds our planet, keeps us warm, gives us oxygen to breathe, and it is where our weather happens. Earth’s atmosphere has six layers: the troposphere, the stratosphere, the mesosphere, the. At 92 bar ( MPa), the atmospheric mass is 93 times that of Earth’s atmosphere and the pressure at the planet’s surface is about 92 times that at Earth’s surface.
