Understanding the Diversity of Planetary Atmospheres

François Forget editor Takeshi Imamura editor Michel Blanc editor Helmut Lammer editor Oleg Korablev editor Julia Venturini editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer

Published:3rd Sep '22

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Thanks to the observation of a growing number of planetary atmospheres, we are at the dawn of a major scientific revolution in atmospheric and climate sciences. But are we ready to understand what will be discovered around other stars? 
This book brings together 15 review chapters that study and provide up-to-date information on the physical and chemical processes that control the nature of atmospheres. It identifies commonalities between various solar system atmospheres, analyzes the dynamic processes behind different atmospheric circulation regimes, and outlines key questions remaining in solar system science.
Through this comprehensive overview, the volume will help researchers understand the possible nature of the exo-atmospheres to be discovered in the coming decades thanks to upcoming new generations of telescopes.
Previously published in Space Science Reviews in the Topical Collection "Understanding the Diversity of Planetary Atmospheres

“This book does live up to its title on diversity of planetary atmospheres, giving a useful overview of the state of the art of every aspect — from origin and loss of atmospheres to their weather systems and how best to study them. … A strength of this volume is that the book is rich in helpful graphics and diagrams that illustrate the many interwoven processes at work in this complex and fascinating topic.” (Karen Aplin, The Observatory, Vol. 143 (1292), February, 2023)

ISBN: 9789402421286

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591 pages

1st ed. 2022