Collisional and dynamical processes in Moon and planet formation.
Abstract
Research on a variety of dynamical processes relevant to the formation of planets, satellites and ring systems is discussed. The main focus is on studies of accretionary formation of early protoplanets using a numerical model, structures and evolution of ring systems and individual bodies within planetary rings, and theories of lunar origin.
- Publication:
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NASA Tech. Memo., NASA TM-89810
- Pub Date:
- May 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987pggp.rept..112C
- Keywords:
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- Collisions;
- Deposition;
- Lunar Evolution;
- Moon;
- Planetary Evolution;
- Planetary Rings;
- Planets;
- Protoplanets;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Dust;
- Gases;
- Mathematical Models;
- Monte Carlo Method;
- Planetary Orbits;
- Resonance;
- Astrophysics;
- Moon:Formation;
- Planets:Formation