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1 online resource (xii, 166 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Experiments in Reduced Gravity: Sediment Settling on Mars is the first book to be published that reflects experiments conducted on Martian geomorphology in reduced gravity. This brief yet important book on sediment experiments assesses the theoretical and empirical foundation of the models used to analyze the increasing information we have on the past geography on Mars. The book also evaluates the need to develop new methods for analyzing new information by providing a conceptual outline and a case study on how experiments can be used to test current theoretical considerations. The conceptual approach to identifying the need for and role of experiments will be of interest to planetary scientists and geoscientists not necessarily involved with Mars, but those using experiments in their research who can apply the book's concepts. |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 -- Sediment, Life, and Models on Mars; Abstract; 1.1 -- Sediments and life on Mars at Gale crater; 1.2 -- Sedimentation and the traces of life on Mars; 1.3 -- Process description in geomorphic models; 1.4 -- Sediment Transport Models on Mars; Bibliography; Internet resources; Chapter 2 -- Overview of Mars; Abstract; 2.1 -- Mars and Earth; 2.2 -- Geologic history of Mars; 2.3 -- Researching Mars; Bibliography; Internet resources; Chapter 3 -- Search for Life on Mars; Abstract; 3.1 -- Prespace age research. |
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3.2 -- Looking for life on Mars3.3 -- Current strategies for Mars exploration; 3.4 -- Looking for sites containing traces of life; Bibliography; Internet resources; Chapter 4 -- Modeling Sedimentation; Abstract; 4.1 -- Particle settling; 4.2 -- Modeling terminal velocity of settling particles; 4.3 -- Sediment shape and concentration; 4.4 -- Implications of reduced gravity for sediment settling velocity on Mars; Bibliography; Internet Resources; Chapter 5 -- Experiments on Martian Surface Properties and Processes; Abstract; 5.1 -- Experiments in geosciences; 5.2 -- Determining the aim of an experiment. |
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5.3 -- Simulating settling velocity on Mars5.4 -- Designing an experiment for measuring settling velocity onboard a reduced gravity flight; Bibliography; Internet Resources; Chapter 6 -- MarsSedEx I: Instrument Development; Abstract; 6.1 -- Scientific aims and design of the MarsSedEx I instruments; 6.2 -- One-Chamber Settling Tube (OCST) experiment; 6.3 -- Three-Chamber Settling Tube (TCST); 6.4 -- Structural stability, safety, and feasibility considerations; Bibliography; Internet Resources; Chapter 7 -- Preparing and Flying the MarsSedEx I Research Flight; Abstract; 7.1 -- Getting ready to fly. |
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7.2 -- MarsSedEx I flight activitiesInternet Resources; Chapter 8 -- The Human Dimension of Reduced Gravity; Abstract; 8.1 -- The human dimension; Bibliography; Chapter 9 -- Key Results of the MarsSedEx I Mission; Abstract; 9.1 -- MarsSedEx I mission objectives; 9.2 -- One-chamber settling tube Results; 9.3 -- Three-chamber settling tube Results; 9.4 -- Conclusions from MarsSedEx I flights; Bibliography; Chapter 10 -- MarsSedEx II; Abstract; 10.1 -- Aims and objectives of MarsSedEx II; 10.2 -- Development of MarsSedEx II instruments; 10.3 -- Sediment particle selection. |
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10.4 -- Set-up and flight plan of the MarsSedEx II10.5 -- Problems during the MarsSedEx II flight; Bibliography; Internet resources; Chapter 11 -- MarsSedEx II Results; Abstract; 11.1 -- Determining model output quality for real sediment; 11.2 -- Measurement of settling velocities for MarsSedEx II; 11.3 -- Replicability of reduced gravity experiments; 11.4 -- Density of spherical particles; 11.5 -- Diameter and settling velocity of basalt spheres; 11.6 -- Particle shape effects on settling velocity; 11.7 -- Settling of "real" Martian sediment. |
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11.8 -- Summary of MarsSedEx II observations and model results. |
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English. |
| Subject |
Mars (Planet) -- Gravity.
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Sedimentation and deposition.
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Sédimentation (Géologie)
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
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Gravity
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Sedimentation and deposition
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Mars (Planet)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics.
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Geology.
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Physical Sciences & Mathematics.
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Earth & Environmental Sciences.
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Dynamic & Structural Geology.
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Astrophysics.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780127999654 |
| ISBN |
9780128004623 (electronic bk.) |
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0128004622 (electronic bk.) |
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9781322109381 (electronic bk.) |
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1322109389 (electronic bk.) |
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9780127999654 |
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0127999655 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000054998564 |
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AU@ 000062547376 |
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DEBBG BV043216134 |
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DEBSZ 431765200 |
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DEBSZ 43413953X |
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AU@ 000068473219 |
