Structure of the Jovian Envelope from Pioneer 10 Gravity Data
Abstract
Measurement of Jupiter's zonal harmonics J2 and J4 by the celestial mechanics experiment on Pioneer 10 may be used to obtain a constraint on the structure of the outer envelope of Jupiter, using an inversion technique which is insensitive to the structure of the deep interior for a plausible class of planetary models. The derived structure is consistent with an adiabatic, solar-composition envelope with a starting temperature of 250 plus or minus 40 K at 1 bar pressure.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- November 1974
- DOI:
- 10.1086/181653
- Bibcode:
- 1974ApJ...193L.149A
- Keywords:
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- Equations Of State;
- Jupiter (Planet);
- Pioneer 10 Space Probe;
- Planetary Gravitation;
- Zonal Harmonics;
- Adiabatic Conditions;
- Celestial Mechanics;
- Helium;
- Hydrogen;
- Pressure Distribution;
- Temperature Distribution;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration