{"product_id":"the-martian-surface-composition-mineralogy-and-physical-properties-hardback-9780521866989","title":"The Martian Surface; Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties (Hardback) 9780521866989","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Martian Surface\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eComposition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fresh look at the latest Mars discoveries for researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, and space exploration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJim Bell (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521866989, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 5 June 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e652 pages, 380 b\/w illus.  76 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e28.2 x 22.3 x 3.4 cm, 2.07 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"On the whole, this is a strongly multidisciplinary reference book that contains a lot of technical information, all pitched at a high scientific standard. The bulk o fit may at first seem inaccessible to non-experts. However, most of the papers are written in such a way as to make it possible for the non-expert to gloss over the details, while still developing a feel for the essential points. Anyone with some background in planetary science, geochemistry, astronomy, astriobiology or space exploration stands to learn an extensive amount about the state of the art in Mars science at present. ...A reference book like this would...be great to have at hand for both experts and students, as we follow the progress of our next European mission towards finding a destination on the surface of Mars.\" - Danielle Wills, Astrobiology Society of Britain\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePhenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the discovery of key minerals indicative of specific past climate conditions; the discovery of large reservoirs of subsurface water ice; and the detailed in situ roving investigations of three new landing sites. This an important, new overview of the compositional and mineralogic properties of Mars since the last major study published in 1992. An exciting resource for all researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, planetary geology, and planetary geochemistry where specialized terms are explained to be easily understood by all who are just entering the field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDedication\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Foreword\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Introduction and Historical Perspective: 1. Exploration of the Martian surface: 1992–2007\u003cbr\u003e 2. Historical context: the pre-MGS view of Mars' surface composition\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Elemental Composition: Orbital and In Situ Surface Measurements: Part II. A. Results and Interpretations from New In Situ APXS Measurements: 3. Martian surface chemistry: APXS results from the Pathfinder landing site\u003cbr\u003e 4. Mars exploration rovers – chemical composition by the APXS\u003cbr\u003e Part II. B. Results and Interpretations from New Orbital Elemental Measurements: 5. Elemental abundances determined via the Mars Odyssey GRS\u003cbr\u003e 6. Volatiles on Mars: scientific results from the Mars Odyssey Neutron Spectrometer\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Mineralogy and Remote Sensing of Rocks, Soil, Dust, and Ices: Part III. A. Visible to Near-IR Telescopic and Orbital Measurements: 7. Mineralogy of the Martian surface from Mars Express OMEGA Observations\u003cbr\u003e 8. Visible to near-IR multispectral orbital observations\u003cbr\u003e Part III. B. Mid-IR and Magnetic Orbital Measurements: 9. Global mineralogy mapped from the Mars Global Surveyor Thermal Emission Spectrometer\u003cbr\u003e 10. The compositional diversity and physical properties mapped from the Mars Odyssey Thermal Emission Imaging System\u003cbr\u003e 11. Mars' crustal magnetization: a window into the past\u003cbr\u003e Part III. C. Observations from Surface Landers\/Rovers: 12. Multispectral imaging from Mars Pathfinder\u003cbr\u003e 13. Mars Exploration Rover Pancam multispectral imaging of rocks, soil, and dust at Gusev Crater and Meridiani Planum \u003cbr\u003e 14. The mineralogy of Gusev Crater and Meridiani Planum derived from the Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometers on the Spirit and Opportunity Rovers\u003cbr\u003e 15. Iron mineralogy and aqueous alteration on Mars from the MER Mössbauer Spectrometers\u003cbr\u003e 16. Magnetic properties results from surface landers and rovers\u003cbr\u003e Part III. D: 17. Martian meteorites as crustal samples\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Physical Properties of Surface Materials: 18. The thermal inertia of the surface of Mars\u003cbr\u003e 19. Physical properties of the Martian surface from spectrophotometric observations\u003cbr\u003e 20. In-situ observations of the physical properties of the Martian surface\u003cbr\u003e 21. Martian surface properties from joint analyses of orbital, Earth-based, and surface observations\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Synthesis: 22. Implications of the observed primary lithologies\u003cbr\u003e 23. Aqueous alteration on Mars\u003cbr\u003e 24. The sedimentary rock cycle of Mars\u003cbr\u003e 25. Implications for Martian polar  processes\u003cbr\u003e 26. Astrobiological implications of Mars surface composition and properties\u003cbr\u003e Part VI: 27. Summary, upcoming missions, and new measurement needs\u003cbr\u003e Acronyms\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Petrology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Petrology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Petrology%20%5BRBGG%5D%22\"\u003eRBGG\u003c\/a\u003e], Mineralogy \u0026amp; gems [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mineralogy \u0026amp; gems\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mineralogy%20\u0026amp;%20gems%20%5BPNV%5D%22\"\u003ePNV\u003c\/a\u003e], Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Solar%20system:%20the%20Sun%20\u0026amp;%20planets%20%5BPGS%5D%22\"\u003ePGS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46001448354072,"sku":"9780521866989","price":113.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521866989i_c6454054-4298-4144-b173-363751e95c15.jpg?v=1691358622","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-martian-surface-composition-mineralogy-and-physical-properties-hardback-9780521866989","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}