thermal infrared exploration
1Thermal infrared spectroscopy — (TIR spectroscopy) is the subset of infrared spectroscopy that deals with radiation emitted in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The emitted infrared radiation, though similar to blackbody radiation, is different in that the… …
2exploration — /ek spleuh ray sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination. 2. the investigation of unknown regions. [1535 45; < L exploration (s. of exploratio) an examination, equiv. to explorat(us) searched out, examined (ptp …
3Earth exploration — Introduction the investigation of the surface of the Earth and of its interior. By the beginning of the 20th century most of the Earth s surface had been explored, at least superficially, except for the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Today the… …
4Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer — (WISE) WISE prior to its mission into orbit …
5space exploration — Investigation of the universe beyond Earth s atmosphere by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft. Study of the use of rockets for spaceflight began early in the 20th century. Germany s research on rocket propulsion in the 1930s led to… …
6undersea exploration — Introduction the investigation and description of the ocean waters and the seafloor and of the Earth beneath. Primary objectives and accomplishments Included in the scope of undersea exploration are the physical and chemical… …
7Cosmic infrared background — (CIB) is a mysterious infrared light coming from outer space. It is slowly being resolved into specific sources by infrared telescopes. In some ways it is analogous to the cosmic microwave background, but at shorter wavelengths. Contents 1… …
8Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy — Infobox Observatory name = SOFIA caption = The 747SP, which now serves as NASA s SOFIA, on a test flight in 1997. Still mostly in United Airlines livery, a black square was painted on the aft fuselage to indicate the area that would house the… …
9Scientific information from the Mars Exploration Rover mission — NASA s 2003 Mars Exploration Rover Mission has amassed an enormous amount of scientific information related to the Martian geology and atmosphere, as well as providing some astronomical observations from Mars. This article covers information… …
10Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …
