Listing 1 - 10 of 12 | << page >> |
Sort by
|
Choose an application
The Hubble Space Telescope has facilitated major contributions to a wide range of topics in astronomy: The study of nearby planets The processes of star and planet formation The stellar and interstellar components of galaxies The discovery that most, if not all, galactic nuclei harbor a massive black hole that profoundly affects their evolution The realisation that the universe as a whole is undergoing acceleration as a result of a yet unknown form of "dark energy". This volume offers a broad perspective of the advancements made possible by the HST over its almost two decades of operation and emphasises their impact on European astronomical research. These proceedings of 41st symposium in the ESLAB series of the European Space Agency collect the oral and poster papers that were presented and discussed during the meeting
Space research --- Cosmology --- Astrophysics --- Astronomy --- astrofysica --- ruimte (astronomie) --- astronomie --- kosmologie --- Cosmology. --- Astronomy. --- Astrophysics. --- Cosmologie. --- Astronomie --- Astrophysique. --- Observations.
Choose an application
Cosmic rays are an essential part of the universe. Their origin is related to many important astrophysical processes, such as star formation, stellar evolution, supernova explosions and the state of interstellar matter in the Galaxy. Cosmic Ray Physics reviews our present knowledge of cosmic rays, describing how they are born in a wide range of cosmic processes, how they are accelerated and how they interact with matter, magnetic fields and radiation during their journey across the Galaxy. The book also describes the detection of cosmic rays, and the processes which take place, both at the top and within the Earth's atmosphere. The author also describes the very important area of the underground detection of very high energy cosmic rays and particles such as neutrinos. The book is divided into two parts, the first describing the standard model of cosmic rays and contemporary challenges, and the second part dealing with very high energy cosmic rays that cannot be detected directly in satellite and balloon experiments, and with gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy. It is in this particular aspect of the book that the greatest developments have taken place during the 5 years since the first edition was completed. Consequently, it is in the chapters cosmic ray showers, their spectrum, on high energy neutrinos, and on gamma-ray astronomy of this revised and updated 2nd edition that a considerable amount of new material has been incorporated with more minor revisions and updating taking place in the first part of the book. Students and lecturers of advanced undergraduate courses on cosmic rays and astroparticle physics as well as post graduates and researchers will continue to find this book a valuable source of learning and reference.
Physics. --- Astrophysics and Astroparticles. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory. --- Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory. --- Astrophysics. --- Quantum theory. --- Physique --- Astrophysique --- Théorie quantique --- Cosmic rays.
Choose an application
This book offers an up-to-date overview of current research on Dynamics of Small Solar System Bodies and Exoplanets. In course-tested extensive chapters the authors cover topics of theoretical celestial mechanics, physics and dynamics of asteroids, comets, stability of exoplanets and numerical integration codes applied in dynamical astronomy.
Physics. --- Astrophysics and Astroparticles. --- Mathematical Methods in Physics. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory. --- Differentiable dynamical systems. --- Mathematical physics. --- Astrophysics. --- Physique --- Dynamique différentiable --- Physique mathématique --- Astrophysique --- Extrasolar planets --- Celestial mechanics --- Solar system
Choose an application
What has prompted these remarkable developments ? Why have governments been persuaded to fund them ? What are scientists learning from astronomy's equivalent of the Human Genome Project ? This book traces the subject's history, explains why such enormous efforts are considered worthwhile, and interweaves these with a first-hand insight into the Hipparcos project, and how big science is conducted at an international level. The involvement of amateur astronomers, and the Hipparcos contributions to climate research, 'death stars' passing close to the Sun, and the search for extra-solar planets and even intelligent life itself, are some of the surprising facets of this unusual space mission
Physics. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Popular Science in Astronomy. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Astrophysics. --- Astronomy. --- Physique --- Astrophysique --- Astronomie --- Astronomy --- Astrometry. --- Astrométrie. --- Hipparcos (satellite artificiel) --- Cartography --- History --- Cartographie --- Histoire --- Hipparcos (Artificial satellite) --- Histoire. --- History. --- Astrométrie.
Choose an application
"Provides information on how remote sensing relates to the natural resources inventory, management, and monitoring, as well as environmental concerns. It explains the role of this new technology in current global challenges."--Publisher description.
ruimtevaart --- astronomy --- Geodesy. Cartography --- Astrophysics --- astronauten --- astrofysica --- astrophysics --- fotogrammetrie --- Space research --- Remote sensing. --- Geography. --- Astrophysics. --- Astronautics. --- Télédétection --- Géographie --- Astrophysique --- Astronautique --- EPUB-LIV-FT LIVPHYSI SPRINGER-B
Choose an application
Studies of Nearby Galaxies are currently the focus of many observations and numerical simulations. This book presents an overview of the galaxies within the Local Volume (D < 10 Mpc), including the Local Group (D < 1 Mpc) and our closest neighbours, the Andromeda Galaxy and the Magellanic Clouds. Presented are the latest results from radio, infrared and optical surveys as well as detailed multi-wavelength studies of individual galaxies. Accurate distances are now available for the majority of Local Volume galaxies providing a true 3-dimensional view of their distribution and flow pattern as well as their star formation.
Physics. --- Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology. --- Astronomy. --- Astrophysics. --- Physique --- Astronomie --- Astrophysique --- Andromeda Galaxy -- Congresses. --- Interstellar matter -- Congresses. --- Local Group (Astronomy) -- Congresses. --- Triangulum Galaxy -- Congresses. --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astrophysics --- Galaxies --- Local Group (Astronomy) --- Local Group of galaxies --- Cosmology. --- Observations, Astronomical. --- Astronomy --- Space sciences. --- Astrophysics and Astroparticles. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Observations. --- Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics). --- Astronomical physics --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Astronomy—Observations. --- Astronomical observations --- Observations, Astronomical --- Science and space --- Space research --- Cosmology --- Science
Choose an application
Europa – The Ocean Moon tells the story of the Galileo spacecraft probe to Jupiter's moon, Europa. It provides a detailed description of the physical processes, including the dominating tidal forces that operate on Europa, and includes a comprehensive tour of Europa using images taken by Galileo's camera. The book reviews and evaluates the interpretative work carried out to date, providing a philosophical discussion of the scientific process of analyzing results and the pitfalls that accompany it. It also examines the astrobiological constraints on this possible biosphere, and implications for future research, exploration and planetary biological protection. Europa – The Ocean Moon provides a unique understanding of the Galileo images of Europa, discusses the theory of tidal processes that govern its icy ridged and disrupted surface, and examines in detail the physical setting that might sustain extra-terrestrial life in Europa's ocean and icy crust.
Solar system --- Europe --- Geosciences. --- Geophysics/Geodesy. --- Astrobiology. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Physical geography. --- Astrophysics. --- Géographie physique --- Astrophysique --- Europa (Satellite). --- Galileo Imaging Science Team. --- Galileo Project. --- Imaging systems in geophysics. --- Theoretical Astronomy --- Cosmic Physics --- Physics --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Satellites. --- Europa (Satellite) --- Moons --- Natural satellites --- Planetary satellites --- Planets --- Satellites --- Jupiter II (Satellite) --- Earth sciences. --- Geophysics. --- Space sciences. --- Earth Sciences. --- Astrobiology --- Biology --- Habitable planets --- Life --- Science and space --- Space research --- Cosmology --- Science --- Astronomy --- Geological physics --- Terrestrial physics --- Earth sciences --- Geosciences --- Environmental sciences --- Physical sciences --- Origin --- Jupiter (Planet) --- Galileo SSI Team --- SSI --- Project Galileo
Choose an application
Solar sailing is a topic of growing popular and media interest. Solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and offer access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system that are currently beyond our reach. This book describes solar sails, how they work and what they will be used for in the exploration of space in an easily readable manner which does not necessitate any prior knowledge of physics or solar sailing. It discusses current plans for solar sails and also describes how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance solar-sail performance. Much has been accomplished recently to make solar sail technology very close to becoming an engineering reality and it will soon be used by the world’s space agencies in the exploration of the solar system and beyond. The book has four parts, each with multiple chapters which, in turn, contain some references and suggested further reading. Parts 1 - 3 are non-mathematical, while Part 4 contains more detailed technical information.
Engineering. --- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics. --- Popular Science in Mathematics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technology. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology. --- Astronomy. --- Astrophysics. --- Mathematics. --- Astronautics. --- Ingénierie --- Astronomie --- Astrophysique --- Mathématiques --- Astronautique --- Solar sails. --- Solar sails --- Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics --- Mechanical Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Space vehicles --- Propulsion systems. --- Interplanetary propulsion --- Space flight propulsion systems --- Space propulsion --- Photon sails --- Sails, Photon --- Sails, Solar --- Cosmology. --- Space sciences. --- Popular works. --- Aerospace engineering. --- Popular Science, general. --- Propulsion systems --- Science (General). --- Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics). --- Astronomical physics --- Astronomy --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Space sciences --- Aeronautics --- Astrodynamics --- Space flight --- Science and space --- Space research --- Cosmology --- Science --- Aeronautical engineering --- Astronautics --- Engineering
Choose an application
Mars sits very exposed to the solar wind and, because it is a small planet, has but a weak hold on its atmosphere. The solar wind therefore plays an important role in the evolution of the martian atmosphere. Over the last four decades a series of European missions, first from the Soviet Union and more recently from the European Space Agency, together with a single investigation from the U.S., the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, have added immeasurably to our understanding of the interplay between the solar wind and Mars atmosphere. Most recently the measurements of the plasma and fast neutral populations, conducted on the Mars Express spacecraft by the ASPERA-3 instrument have been acquired and analyzed. Their presentation to the public, most notably at the workshop "The Solar Wind Interaction and Atmosphere Evolution of Mars" held in Kiruna in early 2006, was the inspiration for this series of articles. However participation in the Kiruna conference was not a selection criterion for this volume. The papers cover the ancient sun and evolution of the solar wind, the physics of the solar wind interaction, the measurements of the hot plasma and fast neutrals by ASPERA-3, the ionosphere by MARSIS, and the x-rays emitted by the atmosphere. The authors of this volume include many international scientists at the cutting edge of research into the Mars plasma environment. The volume documents the impressive leap forward in our comprehension of this complex environment in the years since the orbit insertion of Mars Express.
Physics. --- Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Planetology. --- Astronomy. --- Astrophysics. --- Physique --- Planétologie --- Astronomie --- Astrophysique --- Mars (Planet) -- Atmosphere -- Mathematical models. --- Mars (Planet) -- Exploration. --- Mars (Planet) -- Ionosphere. --- Mars (Planet) -- Observations. --- Plasma astrophysics. --- Plasma astrophysics --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astronomy - General --- Astrophysics --- Mars (Planet) --- Ionosphere. --- Atmosphere --- Mathematical models. --- Exploration. --- Astrophysical plasmas --- Plasmas, Astrophysical --- Red Planet --- Cosmology. --- Space sciences. --- Plasma (Ionized gases) --- Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics). --- Planetary sciences --- Planetology --- Astronomical physics --- Astronomy --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Science and space --- Space research --- Cosmology --- Science
Choose an application
Hinode is the Japanese mission for solar physics with contributions from NASA and ESA. This work gives a comprehensive description of the Hinode mission and instruments onboard. It is suitable for researchers and graduate students working in the field of solar physics and space instrumentation.
Physics. --- Astrophysics. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Astronomy. --- Physique --- Astronomie --- Astrophysique --- Artificial satellites -- Japan. --- Artificial satellites --Sun. --- Hinode (Artificial satellite). --- Solar-B Mission (Project). --- Sun -- Observations. --- Sun. --- Artificial satellites --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Mechanical Engineering --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics --- Astrophysics --- X-ray telescopes --- Solar telescopes --- Telescope, Solar --- X-ray telescope --- Observations, Astronomical. --- Astronomy --- Space sciences. --- Astrophysics and Astroparticles. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Observations. --- Science and space --- Space research --- Cosmology --- Science --- Astronomical physics --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Astronomical observations --- Observations, Astronomical --- Natural philosophy --- Philosophy, Natural --- Physical sciences --- Dynamics --- Telescopes --- Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics). --- Astronomy—Observations. --- Solar-B Mission (Project)
Listing 1 - 10 of 12 | << page >> |
Sort by
|