Evolution of Atmospheres

Journal Article · Fri Feb 12 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.259.5097.875· OSTI ID:6660368

Hanson, B

An atmosphere is the dynamic gaseous boundary layer between a planet and space. Many complex interactions affect the composition and time evolution of an atmosphere and control the environment - or climate - at a planet's surface. These include both reactions within the atmosphere as well as exchange of energy, gases, and dust with the planet below and the solar system above; for Earth today, interactions with the biosphere and oceans are paramount. In view of the large changes in inputs of energy and gases that have occurred since planets began to form and the complexity of the chemistry, it is not surprising that planetary climates have changed greatly and are continuing to change.

• OSTI ID: 6660368
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 259:5097; ISSN 0036-8075
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
CLIMATIC CHANGE
BIOSPHERE
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CLIMATES
ENERGY
GASES
PALEOCLIMATOLOGY
SEAS
FLUIDS
PALEONTOLOGY
SURFACE WATERS
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