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OverviewBased on the author’s own work and results obtained by international teams he coordinated, this SpringerBrief offers a concise discussion of the origin and early evolution of atmospheres of terrestrial planets during the active phase of their host stars, as well as of the environmental conditions which are necessary in order for planets like the Earth to obtain N_2-rich atmospheres. Possible thermal and non-thermal atmospheric escape processes are discussed in a comparative way between the planets in the Solar System and exoplanets. Lastly, a hypothesis for how to test and study the discussed atmosphere evolution theories using future UV transit observations of terrestrial exoplanets within the orbits of dwarf stars is presented. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Helmut LammerPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: 2013 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.191kg ISBN: 9783642320866ISBN 10: 3642320864 Pages: 98 Publication Date: 09 September 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1 Protoatmospheres.- 2 Evolution of the Solar/Stellar Radiation and Plasma Environment.- 3 Escape of Planetary Atmospheres.- 4 Observational Tests of Atmosphere Evolution Hypotheses.- 5 Conclusion. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationHelmut Lammer is an internationally recognised specialist in planetary atmosphere formation and planetary habitability. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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