Exploring Space, Exploring Earth

New Understanding of the Earth from Space Research

Paul Lowman

362 pages, parution le 01/08/2002

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Résumé

Paul Lowman, a NASA scientist for over 40 years, describes the impact of space flight on geology and geophysics. A foreword by Neil Armstrong emphasizes that the exploration of space has lead us to a far deeper understanding of our own planet. Direct results from Earth-orbital missions include studies of Earth's gravity and magnetic fields. In contrast, the recognition of the economic and biological significance of impact craters on Earth is an indirect consequence of the study of the geology of other planets. The final chapter presents a new theory for the tectonic evolution of the Earth based on comparative planetology and the Gaia concept. Extensive illustrations, a glossary of technical terms, and comprehensive bibliography, provide geologists and geophysicists with a valuable summary of research. The book will also serve as a supplementary text for students of tectonics, remote sensing and planetary science.

Contents

Foreword Neil Armstrong
1. Preview of the orbital perspective: the Million Year Day
2. Space geodesy
3. Satellite studies of geomagnetism
4. Remote sensing: the view from space
5. Impact cratering and terrestrial geology
6. Comparative planetology and the origin of continental crust
7. Geology and biology: the influence of life on terrestrial geology
Appendix A. Elements of physical geology
Appendix B. Glossary of geologic terms
Appendix C. Lunar and planetary missions, 1958–1994.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Paul Lowman
Parution	01/08/2002
Nb. de pages	362
Format	17,5 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	855g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521890625
ISBN13	978-0-521-89062-5