Mars conformant planetary interior models
Abstract
We propose a set of planetary interior models in agreement with the present knowledge of the planet Mars. Our spherical, hydrostatic and non-rotating planet is constituted by a crust, parameterized by its mean density, a mantle with variable mineralogy, dependent on pressure and temperature and a partially fluid core composed of iron and sulfur. The crust thickness, the location of the core mantle boundary, the size and state of the inner-core and the concentration of sulfur in the core are adjusted to agree with the total mass and mean moment of inertia.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2004
- Bibcode:
- 2004AGUFM.G43A0798R
- Keywords:
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- 8147 Planetary interiors (5430;
- 5724);
- 5430 Interiors (8147);
- 6225 Mars