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Atmospheric tides and the rotation of Venus. II - Spin evolutionTides in the atmosphere of Venus may help to stabilize its slow retrograde rotation. The frequency dependence of the body tides also affects its rotational stability. However, the obliquity is probably maintained near 180 deg by friction between the core and mantle of Venus. In any case, it appears most likely that Venus originated with an obliquity greater than 90 deg.
Document ID
19800037582
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1016/0019-1035(80)90157-8
Authors
Dobrovolskis, A. R. (California Institute of Technology Pasadena, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 41
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
80A21752
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-05-002-003
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Public
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