Physics
Scientific paper
Oct 2007
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2007georl..3419205s&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 34, Issue 19, CiteID L19205
Physics
7
Geomagnetism And Paleomagnetism: Dynamo: Theories And Simulations, Geomagnetism And Paleomagnetism: Planetary Magnetism: All Frequencies And Wavelengths, Geomagnetism And Paleomagnetism: Core Processes (1213, 8115), Planetary Sciences: Solid Surface Planets: Magnetic Fields And Magnetism, Planetary Sciences: Fluid Planets: Magnetic Fields And Magnetism
Scientific paper
The study of planetary magnetic fields can provide important information on a planet's interior structure and composition. Here we use numerical dynamo models to demonstrate that it is possible to determine information on a fundamental core property: inner core size, from observations of intense, small-scale radial magnetic flux patches. The inner core size is discernable from the boundary between different types of intense magnetic flux patches inside and outside the inner core tangent cylinder. This type of study could help in determining the solid inner core size in Mercury, Ganymede, Jupiter and Saturn. For Mercury and Ganymede, the inner core size would then provide useful constraints on thermal evolution models for these bodies.
Bloxham Jeremy
Stanley Sabine
Zuber Maria T.
No associations
LandOfFree
Using reversed magnetic flux spots to determine a planet's inner core size does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Using reversed magnetic flux spots to determine a planet's inner core size, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Using reversed magnetic flux spots to determine a planet's inner core size will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1068786