Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensing - Hardcover

Hanel, R. A.; Conrath, B. J.; Jennings, D. E.; Samuelson, R. E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521818974 ISBN 13: 9780521818971

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Fully revised, this new edition incorporates the latest technologies, new mission results and scientific discoveries. It also includes a fully updated bibliography to reflect the advances made in this field during the past ten years. All planets from Mercury to Pluto and many of their satellites, asteroids and comets are discussed. The presentation appeals to advanced students and professional planetary science researchers. First edition Hb (1992): 0-521-32699-0^

About this title

About the Authors

Rudolf Hanel worked at the Goddard Space Flight Center for 31 years where he served as Principal Investigator on missions around Earth, Mars and the outer planets.

Barney Conrath was affiliated to the Goddard Space Flight Center from 1960 until 1995 and is currently a visiting faculty member in the Cornell University Center for Radiophysics and Space Research.

Donald Jennings has worked at the Goddard Space Flight Center since 1977 and is presently Instrument Scientist working on the Cassini mission to Saturn.

Robert Samuelson worked as a research scientist at the Goddard Space Flight Center for 39 years before retiring from government service. He now works as a Research Associate at the University of Maryland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521818974
• ISBN 13: 9780521818971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 534