Numerical interpretation of the gravitational field of density heterogeneities of the Earth's inner core using models
Yu. A. Tarakanov1 and O.V. Karagioz2
(1) Schmidt United Institute of Physics of the Earth of Russian Academy of Sciences, B. Gruzinskaya St. 10, Moscow 123885, Russia
(2) Tribotech Research and Development Company, 5-12 Pyrieva St., Moscow 119285, Russia
Abstract
The geometric shape and sizes of a one-, two- and three-dimensional density structures of the Earth's inner core have been found with sufficient accuracy using approximate values of five mass moments of homogeneous bodies of simple symmetric shapes. The depth of the mass center and four shape coefficients have been calculated by solving the inverse problem of the gravitational potential from six field elements at a single point.
References
- Yu. A. Tarakanov, O. V. Karagioz, and M. A. Kudriavitsky, Unambiguous numerical solution of the direct and inverse problems of the gravitational potential using models, Grav. Cosmol. 9, 3 (35), 214-226 (2003).
- Yu. A. Tarakanov, O. V. Karagioz and M. A. Kudriavitsky, Solution of the inverse problem for the gravitational field from the potential and its five derivatives at one point, Grav. Cosmol. 13, 2 (50), 151-162 (2007).
- Yu. A. Tarakanov and O. V. Karagioz, Analytical and numerical solutions of a new problem of gravitational potential theory: the inverse problem of moments, Grav. Cosmol. 13, 3(51), 231-240 (2007).
For more information about this paper please visit Springer's Home Page of this paper.
Back to The Contents Page