This book reviews our current knowledge of Saturn featuring the latest results obtained by the Cassini-Huygens mission. A global author team addresses the planet’s origin and evolution, internal structure, composition and chemistry, the atmosphere and ionosphere, the magnetosphere, as well as its ring system. Furthermore, Saturn's icy satellites are discussed. The book closes with an outlook beyond the Cassini-Huygens mission. Colorfully illustrated, this book will serve as a reference to researchers as well as an introduction for students. INDICE: Preface. 1 Overview. 2 Review of Knowledge Prior to the Cassini-Huygens Mission and Concurrent Research. 3 Origin of the Saturn System. 4 The Interior of Saturn. 5 Saturn: Composition and Chemistry. 6 Saturn Atmospheric Structure and Dynamics. 7 Clouds and Aerosols in Saturn’s Atmosphere. 8 Upper Atmosphere and Ionosphere of Saturn. 9 Saturn’s Magnetospheric Composition. 10 The Dynamics of Saturn’s Magnetosphere. 11 Fundamental Plasma Processes in Saturn’s Magnetosphere. 12 Auroral Processes. 13 The Structure of Saturn’s Rings. 14 Dynamics of Saturn’s Dense Rings. 15 Ring Particle Composition and Size Distribution. 16 Diffuse Rings. 17 Origin and Evolution of Saturn’s Ring System. 18 The Thermal Evolution and Internal Structure of Saturn’s Mid-sized Satellites. 19 Icy Satellites of Saturn: Impact Cratering and Age Determination. 20 Icy Satellites: Geological Evolution and Surface Processes. 21 Enceladus: An Active Cyrovolcanic Satellite. 22 The Cassini Extended Mission. 23 Saturn’s Exploration Beyond Cassini-Huygens. 24 Cartographic Mapping of the Icy Satellites using ISS and VIMS. Appendix.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-9216-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés