The rotation rate of Uranus, its internal structure, and the process of planetary accretion

M. Podolak*, R. T. Reynolds

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Abstract

Models of Uranus were computed which match J4 with a 17.24-hr rotation rate as measured by Voyager 2. These models imply an atmospheric enhancement of H2O, NH3, and CH4 of not more than about 30 times the solar value, and have a total planetary ice to rock ratio more than 16. A scenario is presented whereby such high values of I/R may be attained.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-36
Number of pages6
JournalIcarus
Volume70
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1987

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