Titan: Interior, Surface, Atmosphere, and Space Environment

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511667398

Titan, the largest of Saturn's moons, shares remarkable similarities with Earth. Its thick atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen; it features the most complex organic chemistry known outside of Earth and, uniquely, hosts an analog to Earth's hydrological cycle, with methane forming clouds, rain and seas. Using the latest data from the ongoing Cassini–Huygens missions, laboratory measurements and numerical simulations, this comprehensive reference examines the physical processes that shape Titan's fascinating atmospheric structure and chemistry, weather, climate, circulation and surface geology. The text also surveys leading theories about Titan's origin and evolution, and assesses their implications for understanding the formation of other complex planetary bodies. Written by an international team of specialists, chapters offer detailed, comparative treatments of Titan's known properties and discuss the latest frontiers in the Cassini–Huygens mission, offering students and researchers of planetary science, geology, astronomy and space physics an insightful reference and guide.

'This book can be highly recommended to Titan Buffs and indeed to all who cherish planetary science and space research and … should be considered for one's personal library.'

Source: The Observatory

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Frontmatter
pp i-vi
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Contents
pp vii-viii
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Contributors
pp ix-xii
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Introduction
pp 1-9
- By I.C.F. Müller-Wodarg, Imperial College London, C. A Griffith, University of Arizona, E. Lellouch, Observatoire de Paris, Meudon, T. E. Cravens, University of Kansas
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Prologue 1 - The genesis of Cassini-Huygens
pp 10-21
- By W.-H. Ip, National Central University, T. Owen, University of Hawaii, D. Gautier, Observatoire de Paris, Meudon
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Prologue 2 - Building a space flight instrument: a PI's perspective
pp 22-28
- By M. Tomasko, University of Ariona
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1 - The origin and evolution of Titan
pp 29-62
- By G. Tobie, Université de Nantes, J. I. Lunine, Cornell University, J. Monteux, Université de Nantes, O. Mousis, Université de Franche-Comté, F. Nimmo, University of California
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2 - Titan's surface geology
pp 63-101
- By O. Aharonson, California Institure of Technology, A. G. Hayes, University of California, P. O. Hayne, California Institute of Technology, R. M. Lopes, California Institute of Technology, A. Lucas, California Institute of Technology, J. T. Perron, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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3 - Thermal structure of Titan's troposphere and middle atmosphere
pp 102-121
- By F. M. Flasar, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, R. K. Achterberg, University of Maryland, P. J. Schinder, Cornell University
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4 - The general circulation of Titan's lower and middle atmosphere
pp 122-157
- By S. Lebonnois, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, F. M. Flasar, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, T. Tokano, Universität Zu Köln, C. E. Newman, Ashima Research
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5 - The composition of Titan's atmosphere
pp 158-189
- By B. Bézard, LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, Section de Meudon, R. V. Yelle, University of Arizona, C. A. Nixon, University of Martland
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6 - Storms, clouds, and weather
pp 190-223
- By C. A. Griffith, University of Arizona, S. Rafkin, Southwest Research Institute, P. Rannou, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, C. P. McKay, NASA Ames Research Center
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7 - Chemistry of Titan's atmosphere
pp 224-284
- By V. Vuitton, CNRS & Université Joseph Fourier, O. Dutuit, CNRS & Université Joseph Fourier, M. A. Smith, University of Houston, N. Balucani, Universitá degli Studi di Perugia
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8 - Titan's haze
pp 285-321
- By R. West, California Institute of Technology, P. Lavvas, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, C. Anderson, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Planetary Systems Lab, H. Imanaka, University of Arizona
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9 - Titan's upper atmosphere: thermal structure, dynamics, and energetics
pp 322-354
- By R. V. Yelle, University of Arizona, D. S. Snowden, University of Arizona, I. C. F. Müller-Wodarg, Imperial College London
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10 - Titan's upper atmosphere/exosphere, escape processes, and rates
pp 355-375
- By D. F. Strobel, Johns Hopkins University, J. Cui, Nanjing University
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11 - Titan's ionosphere
pp 376-418
- By M. Galand, Imperial College London, A. J. Coates, University College London, T. E. Cravens, University of Kansas, J.-E. Wahlund, Swedish Institute of Space Physics
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12 - Titan's magnetospheric and plasma environment
pp 419-458
- By J.-E. Wahlund, Swedish Institute of Space Physics, R. Modolo, Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin, C. Bertucci, Institute for Astronomy and Space Physics, A. J. Coates, University College London
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Index
pp 459-465
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Interior, Surface, Atmosphere, and Space Environment

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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-vi

Contents
pp vii-viii

Contributors
pp ix-xii

Introduction
pp 1-9

Prologue 1 - The genesis of Cassini-Huygens
pp 10-21

Prologue 2 - Building a space flight instrument: a PI's perspective
pp 22-28

1 - The origin and evolution of Titan
pp 29-62

2 - Titan's surface geology
pp 63-101

3 - Thermal structure of Titan's troposphere and middle atmosphere
pp 102-121

4 - The general circulation of Titan's lower and middle atmosphere
pp 122-157

5 - The composition of Titan's atmosphere
pp 158-189

6 - Storms, clouds, and weather
pp 190-223

7 - Chemistry of Titan's atmosphere
pp 224-284

8 - Titan's haze
pp 285-321

9 - Titan's upper atmosphere: thermal structure, dynamics, and energetics
pp 322-354

10 - Titan's upper atmosphere/exosphere, escape processes, and rates
pp 355-375

11 - Titan's ionosphere
pp 376-418

12 - Titan's magnetospheric and plasma environment
pp 419-458

Index
pp 459-465

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