Dynamical constraints on the origin of the moon

Details Dynamical constraints on the origin of the moon Dynamical constraints on the origin of the moon

May 1987

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987pggp.rept..115b&link_type=abstract

In NASA, Washington, Reports of Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, 1986 p 115 (SEE N87-23341 16-91)

Physics

Geophysics

Dynamic Characteristics, Earth-Moon System, Lunar Evolution, Moon, Collisions, Earth Mantle, Ejecta, Impact Damage, Protoplanets

Scientific paper

Six different categories of models for the formation of the moon within the context of the general theory of terrestial planet formation by the accumulation of protoplanets are discussed. These catagories are: (1) rotational fission; (2) precipitation fission; (3) intact capture; (4) disintegrative capture; (5) binary accretion; and (6) giant impact accretion. It appears that the only plausable mechanism proposed thus far involves the formation of the Moon following a giant impact that ejects portions of the differentiated Earth's mantle and parts of the impacting body into circumterrestrial orbit.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Dynamical constraints on the origin of the moon 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 Dynamical constraints on the origin of the moon, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Dynamical constraints on the origin of the moon will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-860007