Airless Bodies of the Inner Solar System, Understanding the Process Affecting Rocky, Airless Surfaces by Grier, Jennifer A. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover image Title page Table of Contents Copyright Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction

Abstract Motivation Scope of Textbook The Chapters of This Book Basic Concepts A Word About Asteroid Names

Chapter 2: Common Characteristics of Airless Bodies

Abstract Major Features and Phenomena Found on Airless Bodies What's Lacking on Airless Bodies Features and Phenomena That Pose a More Complex Picture Ice and Volatiles

Chapter 3: Rethinking the Airless Bodies

Abstract Early History of the Exploration of Rocky Airless Bodies Our Changing Paradigms Summary

Chapter 4: Data and Techniques

Abstract The Age of Rock Samples The Age of Rocky Surfaces Boulders Optical Maturity Determining the Composition of Rocky Surfaces Summary

Chapter 5: Comparing Sample and Remote-Sensing Data—Understanding Surface Composition

Abstract The Importance of Comparing Data Sets Terrestrial Analogs Bulk Density: Implications for Surface Composition, Interior Structure, and Volatile Content Meteorites Interplanetary Dust Particles Sample Collection Missions Morphological Imaging Asteroid Spectral Classes Optical Maturity Summary

Chapter 6: Space Weathering

Abstract What is Space Weathering? The Problem of Space Weathering The Processes of Space Weathering Inclusions in Grains and Space Weathering Space Weathering on Low-Albedo Surfaces Space Weathering at Other Wavelengths Sulfur and Space Weathering Shock Darkening Solar Wind Implantation and Plasma Interactions Dating Surfaces With Space Weathering “Resetting” Space Weathering Effects Summary

Chapter 7: The Creation of Regolith and Soils—Impact Cratering and Other Processes

Abstract Definitions Importance of Regolith Impact Events and Crater Formation Boulders Gardening The Megaregolith Thermal Fracturing Lag Deposits Depth and Retention of Regolith Summary

Chapter 8: Regolith and Dust: Movement and Transport

Abstract Introduction Cohesion Emplacement and Mixing of Impact Ejecta Downslope Movement of Regolith Asteroid Regolith “Ponds” Electrostatic Effects and Levitation Summary

Chapter 9: Orbital Considerations

Abstract Basics of Celestial Mechanics Orbit Changes From “Surface Processes” Summary

Chapter 10: Volatiles: Origin and Transport

Abstract Definitions Origin of Volatiles: Where Does an Airless Body Get Volatiles? Detecting Volatiles on Airless, Rocky Bodies Volatile Transport Retention of Volatiles: How Do Airless Bodies Keep Volatiles? Volatile Losses: How Do Airless Bodies Lose Volatiles? Volatiles on Specific Airless Worlds Summary

Chapter 11: Unusual Processes and Features

Abstract Introduction More About Asteroid Families The Phobos and Deimos Dust Tori Transient Lunar Phenomena Resurfacing by Tides and Temperatures Infall at Vesta Irregular Mare Patches, Ahuna Mons, and Ceres’ Faculae Lunar Swirls Pits and Pit Craters Grooves Summary

Chapter 12: Future Exploration

Abstract Community-Defined Science Goals Future Robotic Missions—Moon Future Robotic Missions—Mercury Future Robotic Missions—Phobos and Deimos Future Robotic Missions—Asteroids Human Exploration Data Storage and Processing Summary

Index