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Scale covariant cosmology and the temperature of the earthGeological data are used as cosmological determinants in a study of the temperature of the early earth (2.3 to 4.5 billion years ago). It is known that the energy output of the sun during that period was on the order of 30-40% lower than at present, and deduced that the mean temperature of the earth should have fallen to as low as 245 K, i.e., below the freezing point of seawater. Strong evidence exists, however, to indicate that algae (therefore liquid water) was present. To reconcile the discrepancies, a model is proposed whereby terrestrial G and M vary. It is further noted that atmosphere H2 may be a better agent than NH3 for producing a greenhouse effect.
Document ID
19780054127
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Canuto, V.
(NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies; City College New York, N.Y., United States)
Hsieh, S.-H.
(NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies New York, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Volume: 65
Issue: 3, Ma
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
78A38036
Distribution Limits
Public
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