The Physics of the planets
Subtitle: their origin, evolution, and structure
By: edited by S.K. Runcorn.
Contributors: Runcorn, S. K.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Chichester; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 456
Subjects: Planets -- Congresses.; Astrophysics -- Congresses.
Description: Provides an excellent overview of the current state of knowledge of the geophysics of planets. The discussions cover several aspects of planetary composition, both surface and atmospheric, including planetary mechanics, circulation, origin, and modelling. Contributions include reviews of the literature and experimental results. The contributors to this book are all world-renowned experts who participated in the NATO Advanced Study Institute meeting from which the book takes its name.
Notes: Includes bibliographies and indexes.
"NATO advanced study institute ... held in School of Physics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 9-20th April 1985"--P. opp. t.p.