The gravitational field on the physical surface of Venus

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Gravitational Effects, Gravitational Fields, Planetary Gravitation, Planetary Rotation, Venus Surface, Centrifugal Force, Magnetic Anomalies, Pioneer Venus Spacecraft, Tides

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In order to determine the distribution of gravitational potential and deflections of the vertical on a planet, one must choose a reference surface and a model of the potential of the planet, including external forces. The potentials of five forces are considered: gravitational potential of the planet itself; gravitational potential of the atmosphere; centrifugal potential of axial rotation; centrifugal-rotational potential of orbital revolution; and tidal potential from the Sun. It is shown that the latter three can be ignored in the calculation of the normal field. A dense atmosphere can have a significant effect on normal gravity gradients, and this is considered in the calculations. A potential model based on Pioneer Venus Doppler measurements is used to calculate gravitational anomalies.

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