1362 pgs, 1997, University of Arizona Press
ISBN 978-0816518302

From a special meeting convened to re-evaluate what is known about our neighbor after three decades of missions comes Venus II: Geology, Geophysics, Atmosphere, and Solar Wind Environment. The volume's 36 chapters offer the diverse, interdisciplinary views of Venus from more than 100 scientists on topics such as lightning, cloud chemistry, rock weathering, volcanoes and craters. The CD-ROM accompanying Venus II incorporates text, data, video clips and graphics s to supplement the wealth of information contained in this source.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I -- Solar Wind Environment

1. The Venus Atmosphere and Ionosphere and Their Interaction with the Solar Wind: An Overview
2. Global Models of the Solar Wind Interaction with Venus
3. Magnetohydrodynamic Processes: Magnetic Fields in the Ionosphere of Venus
4. Plasma Wave Phenomena at Venus
5. Evidence for Venus Lightning
   
   Part II -- Upper Atmosphere
   
6. Ionosphere: Solar Cycle Variations
7. Ionosphere Energetics
8. Solar Activity Behavior of the Thermosphere
9. Upper Atmosphere Dynamics: Global Circulation and Gravity Waves
   
   Part III -- Lower Atmosphere
   
10. Monitoring of Mesospheric Structure and Dynamics
11. Near-Infrared Sounding of the Lower Atmosphere of Venus
12. The Thermal Balance of the Venus Atmosphere
13. Ion/Neutral Escape of Hydrogen and Deuterium Evolution of Water
14. Chemistry of Lower Atmosphere and Clouds
15. The General Circulation of the Venus Atmosphere: An Assessment
    
    Part IV -- Surface Processes
    
16. Remote Sensing of Surface Processes
17. Surface Scattering and Dielectrical Properties
18. Aeolian Processes and Features on Venus
19. Geochemistry of Surface-Atmosphere Interactions on Venus
20. Rock Weathering on the Surface of Venus
    
    Part V -- Geologic Structure
    
21. Physiography, Geomorphic/Geologic Mapping and Stratigraphy of Venus
    
    Part VI -- Volcanism
    
22. Volcanoes and Centers of Volcanism on Venus
23. Channels and Valleys
    
    Part VII -- Tectonism
    
24. Tectonic Overview and Synthesis
25. Large Volcanic Rises on Venus
26. Ishtar Terra
27. Plains Tectonics on Venus
28. Coronae on Venus: Morphology and Origin
    
    Part VIII -- Impact Cratering
    
29. Cratering on Venus: Models and Observations
30. Morphology and Morphometry of Impact Craters
31. The Resurfacing History of Venus
    
    Part IX -- Geodynamics
    
32. Venusian Spin Dynamics
33. The Venus Gravity Field and Other Geodetic Parameters
34. Lithospheric Mechanics and Dynamics of Venus
35. The Crust of Venus
36. Mantle Convection and the Thermal Evolution of Venus