PDF-(DOWNLOAD)-Introduction to Planetary Geomorphology

Nearly all major planets and moons in our Solar System have been visited by spacecraft and the data they have returned has revealed the incredible diversity of planetary surfaces Featuring a wealth of images this textbook explores the geological evolution of the planets and moons Introductory chapters discuss how information gathered from spacecraft is used to unravel the geological complexities of our Solar System Subsequent chapters focus on current understandings of planetary systems The textbook shows how planetary images and remote sensing data are analyzed through the application of fundamental geological principles It draws on results from spacecraft sent throughout the Solar System by NASA and other space agencies Aimed at undergraduate students in planetary geology geoscience astronomy and solar system science it highlights the differences and similarities of the surfaces at a level that can be readily understood by nonspecialists. o O to 1 O = o I H i w GEOLOGICAL Geomorphology By RICHARD J. THEORETICAL GEOLOGICAL UNITED UNITED Secretary GEOLOGICAL Director For CONTENTS Page 648952 62 THEORETICAL PAPERS GEOMORPHOLOGY Extra-solar planetary systems. Lecture . 16. Other theory. Tidal Hypothesis. Early attempt to explain the dichotomy of planets.. Problem?. tidal force strong enough to “draw out” a filament from stars will effectively disperse it before it could condense into planets!. Understanding Planetary Migration. Norio Narita. National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Relation to Prof. Miyama. Based on “Astronomer’s family tree in Japan”. Prof. Miyama was “brother” of Prof. Katsuhiko Sato. All the what, whys and whos.. Geo-morphology: What is it?. Geo . is the Earth.. Morph. is the change of something.. -Ology . is the study of something.. So,. Geomorphology. . is the study of the change of the Earth.. Paper 50. The Planetary Princes. Paper 50 - Video study group link. Paper 49 The Inhabited Worlds. We would like to give a special thanks to Don Estes for the use of the information from his Chart The Origin, History and Destiny of Universe Reality. We would also like to thank the creator of . Logan Dougherty. Quick Overview. Mariner 2 – First successful Venus flyby (USA). Mariner 4 – First successful Mars flyby (USA). Venera. 3 – First Venus impact. Contact lost. (USSR). Venera. 4 – Venus atmospheric probe. Paper 51. The Planetary Adams. Paper 51 - Video study group link. Paper 50 - The Planetary Princes. Paper 51 . The Planetary Adams. Audio . Version. 51:0.1. . (580.1). During the dispensation of a Planetary Prince, primitive man reaches the limit of natural evolutionary development, and this biologic attainment signals the System Sovereign to dispatch to such a world the second order of sonship, the biologic uplifters. These Sons, for there are two of them—the Material Son and Daughter—are usually known on a planet as . The Study of Earth’s Landforms. Where Do You Live? . =. Earth’s Crust. Earth’s Crust. Geomorphologic Processes. Erosional. earing down of the earth’s surface by wind, water, and/or . ice. Depositional. Fallacious complacence about Planetary Defense. “. This is not an issue that we should worry about in the near term.”. – . NASA. Administrator Charles Bolden,. testifying to Congress about the threat of catastrophic impact by an asteroid or a comet. Michael Purucker, Planetary Geodynamics Lab, SGT @ NASA, . 17 May 2012, Moldavian Risks-1. Outline. . Near Earth objects today. NASA’s latest target, and a short personal history of the field. Natural history (origin, life span, size). . What is . vorticity. ?. Many meteorological web sites include some form of . vorticity. contours on the 500-mb charts. Why. ? How does having contours of vorticity help a meteorologist understand the atmosphere. Bathymetric charts. Bathymetric charts are produced by the hydrographic offices after conducting hydrographic surveys of the seafloor but actual data is scarce.. Hydrographic surveys. Echosounders. are used to acquire depth information. Landsat Data Archive. Research current global coastline change hazards (flooding; sea level rise; coastal subsidence; tsunamis; storm surge; permafrost melting; ice shelf collapse). Evaluate the impact of anthropogenic activities (damming of river systems; climate change impacts; coastal construction/development; deforestation; etc.). PRESENTER: . Paige . Valderrama. Graff. paige.v.graff@nasa.gov. . Jacobs/JETS . @ NASA . Johnson Space Center. Blue Marble Matches: . Using Earth for Planetary Comparisons. Today we will:. Identify common .