A view of the geosphere from space
Abstract
The information about the geosphere that can be obtained by astronauts through visual observation from space is described. Particular consideration is given to visual observations of atmospheric fronts, cyclones, and hurricanes performed by Soviet cosmonauts in the 1960s (e.g., from Salyut-6). Also considered is the observation of geological structures (lineaments and ring structures) by Soviet cosmonauts (e.g., from Soyuz spacecraft and Salyut-3).
- Publication:
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Priroda
- Pub Date:
- May 1988
- Bibcode:
- 1988Prir........46L
- Keywords:
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- Earth Atmosphere;
- Earth Observations (From Space);
- Lithosphere;
- Structural Properties (Geology);
- Visual Observation;
- Cyclones;
- Fronts (Meteorology);
- Hurricanes;
- Photogeology;
- Ring Structures;
- Salyut Space Station;
- Soyuz Spacecraft;
- Vortices;
- Geophysics