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

M. Podolak; R. T. Reynolds

doi:10.1016/0019-1035(87)90072-8

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

M. Podolak^*
, R. T. Reynolds

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

NASA Ames Research Center

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	31-36
Number of pages	6
Journal	Icarus
Volume	70
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0019-1035(87)90072-8
State	Published - Apr 1987

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