Planetary Geophysics

Planetary geophysics is the subdiscipline of geophysics that applies continuum physics and observational methods to investigate the internal structure, composition, and dynamic evolution of planets and planetary bodies.

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2017–2026

731

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Geophysics

Children

Core FormationCrustal CompositionHeat FlowImpact CrateringMantle ConvectionPlanetary Core DynamicsPlanetary Crustal EvolutionPlanetary DifferentiationPlanetary ElasticityPlanetary Geodesy

Publications

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Origin of the cataclysmic Late Heavy Bombardment period of the terrestrial planets

R. S. Gomes, Harold F. Levison, K. Tsiganis et al. · Nature · 2005 · 1.7K citations

Natural Sciences, Astronomy, Geophysics +6

The Resolving Power of Gross Earth Data

George Backus, Freeman Gilbert · Geophysical Journal International · 1968 · 1.5K citations · Full text

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geophysics +13

18th Lunar and planetary science conference

COSPAR Information Bulletin · 1987 · 1.1K citations

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physics +12

A new functional form to study the solar wind control of the magnetopause size and shape

Jih‐Hong Shue, J. K. Chao, Hanqing Fu et al. · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · 1997 · 838 citations

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geophysics +14

Magnetic Field and Plasma Observations at Mars: Initial Results of the Mars Global Surveyor Mission

M. H. Acuña, J. E. P. Connerney, P. J. Wasilewski et al. · Science · 1998 · 771 citations

Natural Sciences, Geophysics, Geomagnetism +16

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C. T. Russell
University of California, Los Angeles, United States
95 publications · 7.3K citations
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M. K. Dougherty
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
90 publications · 5.4K citations
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J. A. Slavin
Goddard Space Flight Center, United States
60 publications · 4.6K citations
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S. W. H. Cowley
University of Leicester, United Kingdom
60 publications · 3.5K citations
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B. J. Anderson
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, United States
42 publications · 4K citations
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Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
JGR · 748 publications · 55.7K citations
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Icarus
322 publications · 20.7K citations
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Science
125 publications · 16.6K citations
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Geophysical Research Letters
393 publications · 18.6K citations
67
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Geophysical Journal International
GJI · 153 publications · 11K citations
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See also Planetary Geophysics
Internal Structure	Equations Of State Planetary Differentiation Axial Moment Of Inertia Hydrostatic Balance Core-mantle Boundary Evolution Ultra-low Velocity Zones Inner Core Anisotropy Tidal Love Numbers
Dynamic Processes	Mantle Convection Thermal Evolution Whole-mantle Convection Plate Tectonics Mantle Plumes Mantle Partial Melting Rayleigh-bénard Convection
Geophysical Observations	Gravitational Field Measurement Survey To Observatory Comparisons Spherical Harmonic Analysis Remote Sensing
Modeling Techniques	Gibbs Free Energy Minimization Landau Theory Interior Structure Modeling Tidal Heating Models Mantle Convection History Lithospheric Deformation Geophysical Inversion Dictionary Learning Deep Learning
Planetary Properties	Thermoelastic Properties Density Heat Capacity Mineralogical Composition Porosity Electrical Conductivity Equations Of State Tidal Love Numbers