Author: Edmond Murad
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521804318
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A comprehensive overview of the extraterrestrial matter that falls to Earth from space.
Meteors in the Earth's Atmosphere
Author: Edmond Murad
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521804318
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A comprehensive overview of the extraterrestrial matter that falls to Earth from space.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521804318
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A comprehensive overview of the extraterrestrial matter that falls to Earth from space.
Meteor Showers and Their Parent Comets
Author: Petrus Matheus Marie Jenniskens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521853494
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521853494
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
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Mars Sample Return
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309174872
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
The Space Studies Board of the National Research Council (NRC) serves as the primary adviser to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary protection policy, the purpose of which is to preserve conditions for future biological and organic exploration of planets and other solar system objects and to protect Earth and its biosphere from potential extraterrestrial sources of contamination. In October 1995 the NRC received a letter from NASA requesting that the Space Studies Board examine and provide advice on planetary protection issues related to possible sample-return missions to near-Earth solar system bodies.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309174872
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
The Space Studies Board of the National Research Council (NRC) serves as the primary adviser to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary protection policy, the purpose of which is to preserve conditions for future biological and organic exploration of planets and other solar system objects and to protect Earth and its biosphere from potential extraterrestrial sources of contamination. In October 1995 the NRC received a letter from NASA requesting that the Space Studies Board examine and provide advice on planetary protection issues related to possible sample-return missions to near-Earth solar system bodies.
Meteoroids
Author: Galina O. Ryabova
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108683584
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
This definitive guide provides advanced students and researchers with a detailed yet accessible overview of all of the central topics of meteor science. Leading figures from the field summarise their active research on themes ranging from the physical composition of meteoroids to the most recent optical and radar observations and ongoing theoretical developments. Crucial practical issues are also considered, such as the risk posed by meteoroids - to spacecraft, and on the ground - and future avenues of research are explored. Taking advantage of the latest dynamical models, insights are offered into meteor flight phenomena and the evolution of meteoroid streams and complexes, as well as describing the in-depth laboratory analysis of recovered material. The rapid rate of progress in twenty-first-century research makes this volume essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand how recent developments broaden our understanding of meteors, meteoroids and their origins.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108683584
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
This definitive guide provides advanced students and researchers with a detailed yet accessible overview of all of the central topics of meteor science. Leading figures from the field summarise their active research on themes ranging from the physical composition of meteoroids to the most recent optical and radar observations and ongoing theoretical developments. Crucial practical issues are also considered, such as the risk posed by meteoroids - to spacecraft, and on the ground - and future avenues of research are explored. Taking advantage of the latest dynamical models, insights are offered into meteor flight phenomena and the evolution of meteoroid streams and complexes, as well as describing the in-depth laboratory analysis of recovered material. The rapid rate of progress in twenty-first-century research makes this volume essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand how recent developments broaden our understanding of meteors, meteoroids and their origins.
Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites
Author: O. Richard Norton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1848001576
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
What is unique about Richard Norton's book is that it is both a field guide to observing meteors, and also a field guide to locating, preparing and analysing meteorites. In addition to giving the reader information about observing techniques for meteors, this book also provides a fully detailed account of the types of meteorites, how and where to find them, how to prepare and analyse them. The book provides everything the amateur astronomer (or geologist!) needs to know about meteors and meteorites. It is thus the only complete book on the subject available at present.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1848001576
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
What is unique about Richard Norton's book is that it is both a field guide to observing meteors, and also a field guide to locating, preparing and analysing meteorites. In addition to giving the reader information about observing techniques for meteors, this book also provides a fully detailed account of the types of meteorites, how and where to find them, how to prepare and analyse them. The book provides everything the amateur astronomer (or geologist!) needs to know about meteors and meteorites. It is thus the only complete book on the subject available at present.
Catastrophic Events Caused by Cosmic Objects
Author: Vitaly Adushkin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402064527
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
An asteroid or comet will inevitably strike the Earth some day, and potentially cause great destruction. This volume considers hazards due to collisions with cosmic objects, particularly in light of recent investigations of impacts by the authors. Each chapter, written by an expert, contains an overview of an aspect and new findings in the field. Coverage describes and numerically estimates the main hazardous effects.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402064527
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
An asteroid or comet will inevitably strike the Earth some day, and potentially cause great destruction. This volume considers hazards due to collisions with cosmic objects, particularly in light of recent investigations of impacts by the authors. Each chapter, written by an expert, contains an overview of an aspect and new findings in the field. Coverage describes and numerically estimates the main hazardous effects.
Meteors and Comets
Author: Gregory Vogt
Publisher: LernerClassroom
ISBN: 0761349820
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces comets and meteors, describing what they are, how they move through the solar system, and how they are studied.
Publisher: LernerClassroom
ISBN: 0761349820
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces comets and meteors, describing what they are, how they move through the solar system, and how they are studied.
Meteors and Meteorites
Author: Martin Beech
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861268259
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The earth is bombarded both day and night by meteoroids and meteorites. These wayward bodies--small fragments derived from aging comets and the collisions between asteroids--are observed in the Earth’s upper atmosphere as meteors and brilliant fireballs. Written with the amateur astronomer in mind, this book includes step-by-step guidance on visual observation and analyzing data, practical projects that demonstrate how the observer can gather scientifically useful data, and instructions on how to identify and photograph meteor trails.
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861268259
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The earth is bombarded both day and night by meteoroids and meteorites. These wayward bodies--small fragments derived from aging comets and the collisions between asteroids--are observed in the Earth’s upper atmosphere as meteors and brilliant fireballs. Written with the amateur astronomer in mind, this book includes step-by-step guidance on visual observation and analyzing data, practical projects that demonstrate how the observer can gather scientifically useful data, and instructions on how to identify and photograph meteor trails.
Meteorites and Their Parent Planets
Author: Harry Y. McSween
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521587518
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Thoroughly revised second edition of a highly successful book describing all aspects of meteorites.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521587518
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Thoroughly revised second edition of a highly successful book describing all aspects of meteorites.
Limiting Future Collision Risk to Spacecraft
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309219744
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Derelict satellites, equipment and other debris orbiting Earth (aka space junk) have been accumulating for many decades and could damage or even possibly destroy satellites and human spacecraft if they collide. During the past 50 years, various National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) communities have contributed significantly to maturing meteoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) programs to their current state. Satellites have been redesigned to protect critical components from MMOD damage by moving critical components from exterior surfaces to deep inside a satellite's structure. Orbits are monitored and altered to minimize the risk of collision with tracked orbital debris. MMOD shielding added to the International Space Station (ISS) protects critical components and astronauts from potentially catastrophic damage that might result from smaller, untracked debris and meteoroid impacts. Limiting Future Collision Risk to Spacecraft: An Assessment of NASA's Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Program examines NASA's efforts to understand the meteoroid and orbital debris environment, identifies what NASA is and is not doing to mitigate the risks posed by this threat, and makes recommendations as to how they can improve their programs. While the report identified many positive aspects of NASA's MMOD programs and efforts including responsible use of resources, it recommends that the agency develop a formal strategic plan that provides the basis for prioritizing the allocation of funds and effort over various MMOD program needs. Other necessary steps include improvements in long-term modeling, better measurements, more regular updates of the debris environmental models, and other actions to better characterize the long-term evolution of the debris environment.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309219744
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Derelict satellites, equipment and other debris orbiting Earth (aka space junk) have been accumulating for many decades and could damage or even possibly destroy satellites and human spacecraft if they collide. During the past 50 years, various National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) communities have contributed significantly to maturing meteoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) programs to their current state. Satellites have been redesigned to protect critical components from MMOD damage by moving critical components from exterior surfaces to deep inside a satellite's structure. Orbits are monitored and altered to minimize the risk of collision with tracked orbital debris. MMOD shielding added to the International Space Station (ISS) protects critical components and astronauts from potentially catastrophic damage that might result from smaller, untracked debris and meteoroid impacts. Limiting Future Collision Risk to Spacecraft: An Assessment of NASA's Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Program examines NASA's efforts to understand the meteoroid and orbital debris environment, identifies what NASA is and is not doing to mitigate the risks posed by this threat, and makes recommendations as to how they can improve their programs. While the report identified many positive aspects of NASA's MMOD programs and efforts including responsible use of resources, it recommends that the agency develop a formal strategic plan that provides the basis for prioritizing the allocation of funds and effort over various MMOD program needs. Other necessary steps include improvements in long-term modeling, better measurements, more regular updates of the debris environmental models, and other actions to better characterize the long-term evolution of the debris environment.