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Model 'zero-age' lunar thermal profiles resulting from electrical inductionThermal profiles for the moon are calculated under the assumption that a pre-main-sequence T-Tauri-like solar wind excites both transverse magnetic and transverse electric induction while the moon is accreting. A substantial initial temperature rise occurs, possibly of sufficient magnitude to cause subsequent early extensive melting throughout the moon in conjunction with nominal long-lived radioactives. In these models, accretion is an unimportant direct source of thermal energy but is important because even small temperature rises from accretion cause significant changes in bulk electrical conductivity. Induction depends upon the radius of the moon, which we take to be accumulating while it is being heated electrically. The 'zero-age' profiles calculated in this paper are proposed as initial conditions for long-term thermal evolution of the moon.
Document ID
19770051591
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Herbert, F.
(Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Sonett, C. P.
(Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Wiskerchen, M. J.
(Arizona, University Tucson, Ariz., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
May 10, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Geophysical Research
Volume: 82
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
77A34443
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-03-002-370
Distribution Limits
Public
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