Extraterrestrial Seismology

Vincent C. H. Tong, Rafael A. García

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9781107041721
• eBook ISBN: 9781316308998
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Science General
• Index: Biological Sciences

Seismology is a highly effective tool for investigating the internal structure of the Earth. Similar techniques have also successfully been used to study other planetary bodies (planetary seismology), the Sun (helioseismology), and other stars (asteroseismology). Despite obvious differences between stars and planetary bodies, these disciplines share many similarities and together form a coherent field of scientific research. This unique book takes a transdisciplinary approach to seismology and seismic imaging, reviewing the most recent developments in these extraterrestrial contexts. With contributions from leading scientists, this timely volume systematically outlines the techniques used in observation, data processing, and modelling for asteroseismology, helioseismology, and planetary seismology, drawing comparisons with seismic methods used in geophysics. Important recent discoveries in each discipline are presented. With an emphasis on transcending the traditional boundaries of astronomy, solar, planetary and Earth sciences, this novel book is an invaluable resource and reference for undergraduates, postgraduates and academics.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half title
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• List of contributors
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• List of abbreviations
• Planetary seismology: High risk, high return
• A bright outlook for helio- and asteroseismology
• Part I Observation and space missions
• Part II Data and physical parameters
• Part III Modeling approaches
• Part IV Discoveries of physical structures and processes
• Part V Interdisciplinary research involving planetary and astrophysical sciences
• Part VI Interdisciplinary research involvingterrestrial seismology
• References
• Index