Interior structure of Jupiter - Theory of gravity soundingUsing relatively simple interior models and a fourth-order theory of figures, it is found that there are basically two extremes of interior structure which agree with current gravity data. One extreme is a 'solar'-composition envelope with 10 to 15 earth masses of heavy material in a core; the other extreme has nearly uniform 'solar' composition but with approximately an additional 30 earth masses of heavy material distributed essentially uniformly. Thus, Jupiter is not of 'solar' composition. It is shown how additional gravity data and improvement in knowledge of the molecular hydrogen equation of state will permit a significant reduction in the number of possible models.
Document ID
19770029158
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Hubbard, W. B. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Slattery, W. L. (Arizona, University Tucson, Ariz., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Colloquium on Jupiter: Studies of the interior, atmosphere, magnetosphere and satellites