Dynamic Planet Mercury in the Context of Its Environment Clark, Pamela Elizabeth. creator author. SpringerLink (Online service) text xxu 2007 monographic eng
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access XVI, 220p. 87 illus., 9 illus. in color. online resource. 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. Mercury From a Systems Perspective -- Past and Planned Missions to Mercury -- Mercury's Interior -- Mercury's Surface -- Mercury' Exosphere -- Mercury's Magnetosphere -- The Future of Mercury Exploration. by Pamela Elizabeth Clark. PHYSICS PLANETOLOGY ASTRONOMY ASTROPHYSICS PHYSICS ASTRONOMY, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY EXTRATERRESTRIAL PHYSICS, SPACE SCIENCES PLANETOLOGY 520 Springer eBooks 9780387482149 99780387482149 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-48214-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-48214-9 100301 20260521091920.0 978-0-387-48214-9