Introduction to Planetary Photometry

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Michael K. ShepardCambridge University PressEdition: Illustrated, 4/27/2017EAN 9781107131743, ISBN10: 110713174XHardcover, 258 pages, 23.6 x 15.5 x 1.5 cmLanguage: EnglishIntroduci ng planetary photometry as a quantitative remote sensing tool, this handbook demonstrates how reflected light can be measured and used to investigate the physical properties of bodies in our Solar System. The author explains how data gathered from telescopes and spacecraft are processed and used to infer properties such as the size, shape, albedo, and composition of celestial objects including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Beginning with an overview of the history and background theory of photometry, later chapters delve into the physical principles behind commonly used photometric models and the mechanics of observation, data reduction, and analysis. Real-world examples, problems, and case studies are included, all at an introductory level suitable for new graduate students, planetary scientists, amateur astronomers and researchers looking for an overview of this field.Preface1. A brief history of planetary photometry2. Photometry conventions, terminology, and standards3. The mechanics of planetary observing4. The physical basis of photometric scattering models5. Planetary reflectance and basic scattering laws6. Planetary disk-integrated photometry7. Planetary disk-resolved photometryReferencesIndex. Show more