Skip to main content
Elsevier
View Cart
Your Account

Books in Astronomy astrophysics space science

BooksJournals

Interstellar Travel

  • 1st Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Les Johnson + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 6 3 7 - 0
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 6 3 8 - 7
Interstellar Travel: After Arrival is a comprehensive, technical look at the necessary considerations for settlement on an extra solar planet following interstellar travel, addressed by leading experts in the fields of space development. The book features the current and future plans for lunar, Mars, and asteroid settlement, and how what we learn from such future endeavors might apply to settlement at destinations around other stars. In addition, scientists who have been considering the construction of large space structures and terraforming discuss realistic options to be considered.Other chapters cover necessary considerations such as whether terraforming is possible and how it might be accomplished, the ethical issues and scientific constraints to interacting with an alien biosphere, and what we might learn from settling within our own Solar System that would apply to settling elsewhere. The third book of a three-book compilation, this new release presents up-to-date and realistic technical and scientific considerations of the challenges that settling on an exoplanet would bring, including review of the current technological capabilities and how they might be put towards life on an extra solar planet.

Machine Learning for Small Bodies in the Solar System

  • 1st Edition
  • October 29, 2024
  • Valerio Carruba + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 7 7 0 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 7 7 1 - 2
Machine Learning for Small Bodies in the Solar System provides the latest developments and methods in applications of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to different aspects of Solar System bodies, including dynamics, physical properties, and detection algorithms. Offering a practical approach, the book encompasses a wide range of topics, providing both readers with essential tools and insights for use in researching asteroids, comets, moons, and Trans-Neptunian objects. The inclusion of codes and links to publicly available repositories further facilitates hands-on learning, enabling readers to put their newfound knowledge into practice. Machine Learning for Small Bodies in the Solar System serves as an invaluable reference for researchers working in the broad fields of Solar System bodies; both seasoned researchers seeking to enhance their understanding of ML and AI in the context of Solar System exploration or those just stepping into the field looking for direction on methodologies and techniques to apply ML and AI in their work.

Black Holes in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy

  • 1st Edition
  • May 14, 2024
  • Manuel Arca Sedda + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 3 6 - 9
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 3 7 - 6
Black Holes in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy provides a multidisciplinary, up-to-date view of the physics of black holes, along with an exhaustive overview of crucial open questions and recent advancements in the astrophysics of black holes in the wake of incredible advancements made in the last decade. It includes discussions on improvements in theoretical modeling and observational perspectives for black holes of all sizes, along with associated challenges. The book's structure and themes will enable an entwined understanding of black hole physics at all scales, thus avoiding the compartmentalized view that is typical of more specialized manuscripts and reviews.This book is a complete reference for scientists interested in a multidirectional approach to the study of black holes. It provides substantial discussions about the interplay of different types of black holes and gives professionals a heterogeneous and comprehensive overview of the astrophysics of black holes of all masses.

Introductory Astrochemistry

  • 1st Edition
  • March 25, 2024
  • Akio Makishima
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 9 3 8 - 0
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 9 3 9 - 7
Introductory Astrochemistry: From Inorganic to Life-Related Materials provides a detailed examination of the origins of planets, their satellites, and the conditions that led to life itself. Drawing on theories, experiments, observations, calculations, and analytical data from five distinct astrosciences, including astronomy, astrobiology, astrogeology, astrophysics, and astrochemistry, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the formation and evolution of our Solar System and applies it to other solar systems. The book begins with fundamental knowledge in the astrosciences, building upon understanding systematically up to the formation of the early Solar System.This book is an interdisciplinary reference for researchers and advanced students in astrogeology, astrophysics, astrochemistry, astrobiology, astronomy, and other space sciences, helping to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnections between these disciplines.

Relativity and Cosmology

  • 1st Edition
  • January 22, 2024
  • BalÅ¡a Terzić
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 5 4 2 - 9
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 5 4 3 - 6
Relativity and Cosmology: From First Principles to Interpretations provides a high-quality and highly relevant astrophysics grounding for senior undergraduate students. This comprehensive textbook emphasizes an illustrative, pedagogical approach and aims to strike a balance between the breadth and depth of the material presented, frequently tying new material – relativistic mechanics and gravity – to the classical mechanics and gravity with which readers are more familiar. It includes robust content and corresponding exercises, figures, and appendices on many exciting developments, including relativistic mechanics; Newtonian classical mechanics; relativistic spacetime; special relativity; general relativity; tensor calculus; cosmology; Einstein’s field equations; dark matter; dark energy; and black holes.This accessible edition delivers helpful and engaging additions to the role and importance of physics in cosmology and relativity. It is ideal for courses in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, and related subjects.

Spatial Cognitive Engine Technology

  • 1st Edition
  • June 15, 2023
  • Jianjun Zhang + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 0 7 - 4
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 8 6 8 - 4
Spatial Cognitive Engine Technology discusses the increase in user demand for satellite wireless communication services that has led to the increasing development of spectrum resources and the fixed spectrum allocation mode which makes the utilization rate of spectrum resources lower. As an intelligent spectrum sharing technology, cognitive radio has innovated the traditional spectrum management system and is one of the effective ways to solve the above-mentioned problems. As the core of satellite cognitive radio, the spatial cognitive engine can use artificial intelligence to dynamically configure working parameters according to changes in the communication environment and user needs.

Interstellar Travel

  • 1st Edition
  • March 23, 2023
  • Les Johnson + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 3 6 0 - 7
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 3 6 1 - 4
Interstellar Travel: Purpose and Motivations is a comprehensive, technical look at the necessary considerations for interstellar travel addressed by leading experts in the field, from scientists studying possible destinations (exoplanets) and the vast distances between, to those concerned with building institutions and capabilities in society that could sustain such endeavors. In addition to the technical, medical, and anthropological aspects of deep space travel, the ethics and morality of spreading Earth-based life to other worlds is also examined. In the first book of a three-book compilation, Interstellar Travel: Purpose and Motivations offers in-depth, up-to-date and realistic technical and scientific considerations in the pursuit of interstellar travel and is an integral reference for scientists, engineers, researchers and academics working on, or interested in, space development and space technologies. With a renewed interest in space exploration and development evidenced by the rise of the commercial space sector and various governments now planning to send humans back to the moon and to Mars, so also is interest in taking the next steps beyond the Solar System and to the ultimate destination – planets circling other stars.

Machine Learning for Planetary Science

  • 1st Edition
  • March 22, 2022
  • Joern Helbert + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 7 2 1 - 0
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 7 2 2 - 7
Machine Learning for Planetary Science presents planetary scientists with a way to introduce machine learning into the research workflow as increasingly large nonlinear datasets are acquired from planetary exploration missions. The book explores research that leverages machine learning methods to enhance our scientific understanding of planetary data and serves as a guide for selecting the right methods and tools for solving a variety of everyday problems in planetary science using machine learning. Illustrating ways to employ machine learning in practice with case studies, the book is clearly organized into four parts to provide thorough context and easy navigation. The book covers a range of issues, from data analysis on the ground to data analysis onboard a spacecraft, and from prioritization of novel or interesting observations to enhanced missions planning. This book is therefore a key resource for planetary scientists working in data analysis, missions planning, and scientific observation.

Big Data in Astronomy

  • 1st Edition
  • June 13, 2020
  • Linghe Kong + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 0 8 4 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 0 8 5 - 2
Big Data in Radio Astronomy: Scientific Data Processing for Advanced Radio Telescopes provides the latest research developments in big data methods and techniques for radio astronomy. Providing examples from such projects as the Square Kilometer Array (SKA), the world’s largest radio telescope that generates over an Exabyte of data every day, the book offers solutions for coping with the challenges and opportunities presented by the exponential growth of astronomical data. Presenting state-of-the-art results and research, this book is a timely reference for both practitioners and researchers working in radio astronomy, as well as students looking for a basic understanding of big data in astronomy.

Knowledge Discovery in Big Data from Astronomy and Earth Observation

  • 1st Edition
  • April 9, 2020
  • Petr Skoda + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 1 5 4 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 1 5 5 - 2
Knowledge Discovery in Big Data from Astronomy and Earth Observation: Astrogeoinformatics bridges the gap between astronomy and geoscience in the context of applications, techniques and key principles of big data. Machine learning and parallel computing are increasingly becoming cross-disciplinary as the phenomena of Big Data is becoming common place. This book provides insight into the common workflows and data science tools used for big data in astronomy and geoscience. After establishing similarity in data gathering, pre-processing and handling, the data science aspects are illustrated in the context of both fields. Software, hardware and algorithms of big data are addressed. Finally, the book offers insight into the emerging science which combines data and expertise from both fields in studying the effect of cosmos on the earth and its inhabitants.

Related subjects

Astronomy astrophysics and space science general

Cosmology large scale structure

Instrumentation techniques and astronomical observations

Solar system solar physics planets and exoplanets

Space science

Stars variable stars