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Theories for the origin of lunar magnetismThis paper reviews the major theories which have been proposed to explain the remanent magnetism found in the lunar crust. A total of nine different mechanisms for lunar magnetism are discussed and evaluated in light of the theoretical and experimental constraints pertinent to lunar magnetism. It is concluded that none of these theories in their present state of development satisfy all the known constraints. However, the theories which agree best with the present understanding of the moon are meteorite impact magnetization, thermoelectric dynamo field generation, and an early solar wind field.
Document ID
19800035227
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Daily, W. D.
(Eyring Research Institute Provo, Utah, United States)
Dyal, P.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1979
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
80A19397
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-2082
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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