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Title:
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Exploring Space, exploring Earth : new understanding of the Earth from space research
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Authors:
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Paul Jr. Lowman
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2002
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-0-521-89062-5
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Format:
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xix, 362 p. / ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) / 26 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-357) and index.
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Languages:
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English
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Subjects:
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Astronautics in earth sciences
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Earth sciences--Remote sensing
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Description:
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The book describes the impact of space flight on geology and geophysics. A foreward by Neil Armstrong emphazises that the exploration of space has led us to far deeper understanding of our own planet.
Direct results from Earth-orbital missions include studies of Earth's gravity and magnetic fields.
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Format :
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In print
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