{"title":"Analysis of the Evolution of the Moon and the Possible Dynamics of Its Body","authors":"N. A. Chujkova, L. P. Nasonova, T. G. Maksimova","doi":"10.1134/S0038094623060035","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p>The topography of the Moon’s surface and the possible distribution of density anomalies in its interior have been determined for the early stage of the Moon’s evolution. The distribution of gravitational anomalies and gravitational potential in various layers of the upper mantle has been found, which is due to the gravitational influence of anomalous structures of the crust and mantle. The analysis of the results leads to the conclusion about the possibility of convective motions in the molten electrically conductive layers of the crust and mantle, which could create an ancient magnetic field. For the current state of the lunar density structure, gravitational anomalies in various layers, which may lead to solid-state convection in some solidified regions of the Moon, have also been identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":778,"journal":{"name":"Solar System Research","volume":"57 6","pages":"544 - 555"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6000,"publicationDate":"2024-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Solar System Research","FirstCategoryId":"101","ListUrlMain":"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S0038094623060035","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS","Score":null,"Total":0}
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The topography of the Moon’s surface and the possible distribution of density anomalies in its interior have been determined for the early stage of the Moon’s evolution. The distribution of gravitational anomalies and gravitational potential in various layers of the upper mantle has been found, which is due to the gravitational influence of anomalous structures of the crust and mantle. The analysis of the results leads to the conclusion about the possibility of convective motions in the molten electrically conductive layers of the crust and mantle, which could create an ancient magnetic field. For the current state of the lunar density structure, gravitational anomalies in various layers, which may lead to solid-state convection in some solidified regions of the Moon, have also been identified.
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Solar System Research publishes articles concerning the bodies of the Solar System, i.e., planets and their satellites, asteroids, comets, meteoric substances, and cosmic dust. The articles consider physics, dynamics and composition of these bodies, and techniques of their exploration. The journal addresses the problems of comparative planetology, physics of the planetary atmospheres and interiors, cosmochemistry, as well as planetary plasma environment and heliosphere, specifically those related to solar-planetary interactions. Attention is paid to studies of exoplanets and complex problems of the origin and evolution of planetary systems including the solar system, based on the results of astronomical observations, laboratory studies of meteorites, relevant theoretical approaches and mathematical modeling. Alongside with the original results of experimental and theoretical studies, the journal publishes scientific reviews in the field of planetary exploration, and notes on observational results.