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Tidal Dissipation in MercuryThe spatial pattern and total inventory of tidal dissipation within Mercury depends sensitively on internal structure and on orbital eccentricity. Surface heat flow from this source may exceed 3 mW/sq m, and will vary with time as the orbital eccentricity fluctuates. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
Document ID
20020046130
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bills, B. G.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 2002
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIII
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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