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The book explores the innovative and sometimes eccentric concepts developed for atmospheric exploration, beginning with the Montgolfier brothers' early balloon flight. It delves into the evolution of these ideas during the space age, highlighting projects like Soviet Venus balloons and advanced aerial studies for Mars and Titan. Enhanced by historical photographs and the author's original artwork, the narrative also examines the diverse weather phenomena on various celestial bodies, including Venus's harsh conditions and Titan's methane-rich atmosphere.
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Drifting on Alien Winds, Michael Carroll
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Drifting on Alien Winds
- Subtitle
- Exploring the Skies and Weather of Other Worlds
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Carroll
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781441969163
- Description
- The book explores the innovative and sometimes eccentric concepts developed for atmospheric exploration, beginning with the Montgolfier brothers' early balloon flight. It delves into the evolution of these ideas during the space age, highlighting projects like Soviet Venus balloons and advanced aerial studies for Mars and Titan. Enhanced by historical photographs and the author's original artwork, the narrative also examines the diverse weather phenomena on various celestial bodies, including Venus's harsh conditions and Titan's methane-rich atmosphere.