The Chemical Evolution of the Atmosphere and Oceans

The Chemical Evolution of the Atmosphere and Oceans
Author: Heinrich D. Holland
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0691220239

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In this first full-scale attempt to reconstruct the chemical evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, Heinrich Holland assembles data from a wide spectrum of fields to trace the history of the ocean-atmosphere system. A pioneer in an increasingly important area of scholarship, he presents a comprehensive treatment of knowledge on this subject, provides an extensive bibliography, and outlines problems and approaches for further research. The first four chapters deal with the turbulent first half billion years of Earth history. The next four chapters, devoted largely to the Earth from 3.9 to 0.6 b.y.b.p., demonstrate that changes in the atmosphere and oceans during this period were not dramatic. The last chapter of the book deals with the Phanerozoic Eon; although the isotopic composition of sulfur and strontium in seawater varied greatly during this period of Earth history, the chemical composition of seawater did not.

The Chemistry of the Atmosphere and Oceans

The Chemistry of the Atmosphere and Oceans
Author: Heinrich D. Holland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1978
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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New York : Wiley, c1978.

The Chemistry of Life’s Origins

The Chemistry of Life’s Origins
Author: J. Mayo Greenberg
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401119368

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This volume contains the lectures presented at the second course of the International School of Space Chemistry held in Erice (Sicily) from October 20 - 30 1991 at the "E. Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture". The course was attended by 58 participants from 13 countries. The Chemistry of Life's Origins is well recognized as one of the most critical subjects of modem chemistry. Much progress has been made since the amazingly perceptive contributions by Oparin some 70 years ago when he first outlined a possible series of steps starting from simple molecules to basic building blocks and ultimate assembly into simple organisms capable of replicating, catalysis and evolution to higher organisms. The pioneering experiments of Stanley Miller demonstrated already forty years ago how easy it could have been to form the amino acids which are critical to living organisms. However we have since learned and are still learning a great deal more about the primitive conditions on earth which has led us to a rethinking of where and how the condition for prebiotic chemical processes occurred. We have also learned a great deal more about the molecular basis for life. For instance, the existence of DNA was just discovered forty years ago.

Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless Worlds

Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless Worlds
Author: David C. Catling
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2017-04-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0521844126

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A comprehensive and authoritative text on the formation and evolution of planetary atmospheres, for graduate-level students and researchers.

Earth's Early Atmosphere and Oceans, and The Origin of Life

Earth's Early Atmosphere and Oceans, and The Origin of Life
Author: George H. Shaw
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783319219714

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This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the chemical nature of the Earth’s early surface environment and how that led to the origin of life. This includes a detailed discussion of the likely process by which life emerged using as much quantitative information as possible. The emergence of life and the prior surface conditions of the Earth have implications for the evolution of Earth’s surface environment over the following 2-2.5 billion years. The last part of the book discusses how these changes took place and the evidence from the geologic record that supports this particular version of early and evolving conditions.

Earth's Early Atmosphere and Oceans, and The Origin of Life

Earth's Early Atmosphere and Oceans, and The Origin of Life
Author: George H. Shaw
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2015-10-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319219723

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This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the chemical nature of the Earth’s early surface environment and how that led to the origin of life. This includes a detailed discussion of the likely process by which life emerged using as much quantitative information as possible. The emergence of life and the prior surface conditions of the Earth have implications for the evolution of Earth’s surface environment over the following 2-2.5 billion years. The last part of the book discusses how these changes took place and the evidence from the geologic record that supports this particular version of early and evolving conditions.

Oceans

Oceans
Author: Dorrik A. V. Stow
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2017
Genre: SCIENCE
ISBN: 0199655073

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Our oceans are hugely important, as a source of food and mineral wealth, as an environment for a vast variety of wildlife, for the role they play in climate regulation, and as part of the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and other elements critical to life. Dorrik Stow explores what we know about how oceans originate and are maintained.

Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions of Gases and Particles

Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions of Gases and Particles
Author: Peter S. Liss
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-12-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642256430

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The oceans and atmosphere interact through various processes, including the transfer of momentum, heat, gases and particles. In this book leading international experts come together to provide a state-of-the-art account of these exchanges and their role in the Earth-system, with particular focus on gases and particles. Chapters in the book cover: i) the ocean-atmosphere exchange of short-lived trace gases; ii) mechanisms and models of interfacial exchange (including transfer velocity parameterisations); iii) ocean-atmosphere exchange of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide; iv) ocean atmosphere exchange of particles and v) current and future data collection and synthesis efforts. The scope of the book extends to the biogeochemical responses to emitted / deposited material and interactions and feedbacks in the wider Earth-system context. This work constitutes a highly detailed synthesis and reference; of interest to higher-level university students (Masters, PhD) and researchers in ocean-atmosphere interactions and related fields (Earth-system science, marine / atmospheric biogeochemistry / climate). Production of this book was supported and funded by the EU COST Action 735 and coordinated by the International SOLAS (Surface Ocean- Lower Atmosphere Study) project office.

The Search for Life's Origins

The Search for Life's Origins
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 1990-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309042461

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The field of planetary biology and chemical evolution draws together experts in astronomy, paleobiology, biochemistry, and space science who work together to understand the evolution of living systems. This field has made exciting discoveries that shed light on how organic compounds came together to form self-replicating molecules-the origin of life. This volume updates that progress and offers recommendations on research programs-including an ambitious effort centered on Mars-to advance the field over the next 10 to 15 years. The book presents a wide range of data and research results on these and other issues: The biogenic elements and their interaction in the interstellar clouds and in solar nebulae. Early planetary environments and the conditions that lead to the origin of life. The evolution of cellular and multicellular life. The search for life outside the solar system. This volume will become required reading for anyone involved in the search for life's beginnings-including exobiologists, geoscientists, planetary scientists, and U.S. space and science policymakers.