The Earth's Rotation
Abstract
Earth rotation observations and their implications are surveyed. The theory of the earth's rotation is summarized. The effects of tidal friction, postglacial rebound, and decade fluctuations on length of day and polar motion are considered. Present understanding of the earth's nutation is addressed.
- Publication:
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Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Pub Date:
- 1988
- DOI:
- 10.1146/annurev.ea.16.050188.001311
- Bibcode:
- 1988AREPS..16..231W
- Keywords:
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- Diurnal Variations;
- Earth Rotation;
- Earth Tides;
- Earth Surface;
- Nutation;
- Polar Wandering (Geology)