The Atmospheres of the Earth and the Other Planets: Origin, Evolution and Composition
Abstract
The current understanding of the composition, chemistry, and structure of the atmospheres of the other planets and the origin, early history, and evolution of the earth's atmosphere is reviewed. The information on the atmospheres of the other planets is based on the successful Mariner, Viking, Pioneer, and Voyager missions to these planets. The information on the origin, early history, and evolution of the atmosphere, which is somewhat speculative, is largely based on numerical studies with geochemical and photochemical models.
- Publication:
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Origins of Solar Systems
- Pub Date:
- 1988
- Bibcode:
- 1988oss..conf...69L
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Models;
- Numerical Analysis;
- Planetary Atmospheres;
- Planetary Evolution;
- Chemical Composition;
- Geochemistry;
- Photochemical Reactions;
- Space Exploration;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration