Institute of Astronomy
Kharkiv National University

Mishchenko M. I., Rosenbush V. K., Kiselev N. N., Lupishko D. F., Tishkovets V. P., Kaydash V. G., Belskaya I. N., Efimov Y. S., Shakhovskoy N. M. Polarimetric remote sensing of Solar System objects. - K.: Akademperiodyka, 2010. - 291 p., 24 p. il. UDK 520.85:523.4 BBK 22.63

This book outlines the basic physical principles and practical methods of polarimetric remote sensing of Solar System objects and summarizes numerous advanced applications of polarimetry in geophysics and planetary astrophysics. In the first chapter we present a com-plete and rigorous theory of electromagnetic scattering by disperse media directly based on the Maxwell equations and describe advanced physically based modeling tools. This is fol-lowed, in Chapter 2, by a theoretical analysis of polarimetry as a remote-sensing tool and an outline of basic principles of polarimetric measurements and their practical implementations. In Chapters 3 and 4, we describe the results of extensive ground-based, aircraft, and spacecraft observations of numerous Solar System objects (the Earth and other planets, planetary satellites, Saturn’s rings, asteroids, trans- Neptunian objects, and comets). Theoretical analyses of these data are used to retrieve optical and physical characteristics of planetary surfaces and atmospheres as well as to identify a number of new phenomena and effects.

This monograph is intended for science professionals, educators, and graduate students specializing in remote sensing, astrophysics, atmospheric physics, optics of disperse and disordered media, and optical particle characterization.

Institute of Astronomy of Kharkiv V.N. Karazin National University / Prof. Yu.G. Shkuratov, Editor. -Kharkiv, 2009. -52 p. ISBN 978-966-623-499-8

In 2008 Ukrainian astronomical community has commemorated 200 anniversary of astronomy in Kharkiv. This brochure is devoted to this anniversary and presents information on the Institute of Astronomy of Kharkiv V. N. Karazin National University. This is a compilation of inputs from different research groups and individuals of the Institute. The Report covers the staff and its activities including also a highlight reference list of publications. A short overview of the Institute history and the current status of its scientific activity are given.