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Dynamical constraints on the formation and evolution of planetary bodiesThe present investigation is concerned with a number of inferences as to the origin of planetary bodies, taking into account the present dynamical state of the solar system and some of the limitations which apply to the considered conclusions. Attention is given to the dynamical processes, specifically those processes which may have influenced the orbital or rotational properties of the planets and satellites. Collisional processes are explored, taking into consideration orbital spacing, planetary rotation, and stochastic effects. In connection with a discussion of the evolution of rotational motion, spin state evolution is investigated along with spin axis precession and resonance variation, and the Cassini states. The evolution of planetary orbits is also studied. The subjects considered are related to tides, secular resonances, disk dynamics, and disk-satellite interactions.
Document ID
19820052242
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Harris, A. W.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Ward, W. R.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
82A35777
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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