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Dynamic Planet: Mercury in the Context of Its Environment

By Pamela Elizabeth Clark (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2007
ISBN
978-0-387-48210-1, 978-0-387-48214-9
DOI
10.1007/978-0-387-48214-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5457868 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
220\238
Time added
2013-10-20 05:25:02
AstronomyAstrophysics and Cosmology; Extraterrestrial PhysiSpace Sciences; Planetology

Description

We are in a time of transition in our understanding of Mercury. Of particular interest here is the emerging picture of the planet as a system, with interactions between interior, surface, exosphere, and magnetosphere that have influenced and constrained the evolution of each part of the system. Previous books have emphasized the results of Mariner 10 and current ground-based measurements, with very little discussion of the nature and influence of the magnetosphere. This book will present the planet in the context of its surroundings, thus providing a foundation for the next major influx of information from Mercury and contributing to the planning for future missions.

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