A Hydrostatic Approximation for the Flattening of the Planets.
Abstract
Geodesy plays an important role in determining satellite orbits and paths of chemical releases. A simple hydrostatic model gives the correct flattening ratio of the six oblate planets within a factor of 2.05. A conjecture is hazarded as to why the agreement is not even better. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 02, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0717687
Entities
People
- Antonio F. Quesada
- Harry E. Moses
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories