Abstract
Dynamical constants and other fundamental reference parameters for Mars have been derived from analyses of Viking lander ranging and Doppler tracking data covering a time span of nearly four years. Precise values have been obtained for the coordinates of the spin axis and for the rotation rate, suggesting that these Viking-derived values are definitive and are suitable for adoption by the IAU. Preliminary results have been obtained for a small seasonal variation in the rotation rate, and progress has been made toward a direct determination of the precession constant.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsPreview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
de Vaucouleurs, G.: 1980, Astron. J. 85, pp. 945–960.
Hess, S.L., Ryan, J.A., Tillman, J.E., Henry, R.M., and Leovy, C.B.: 1980, Geophys. Res. Letters 7, pp. 197–200.
Lowell, P.: 1914, Astron. J. 28(21), pp. 169–171.
Mayo, A.P., Blackshear, W.T., Tolson, R.H., Michael, W.H., Kelly, G.M., Brenkle, J.P., and Komarek, T.A.: 1977, J. Geophys. Res. 82, pp. 4297–4303.
Michael, W.H., Jr.: 1979, The Moon and the Planets 20, pp. 149–152.
Michael, W.H., Jr., Cain, D.L., Fjeldbo, G., Levy, G.S., Davies, J.G., Grossi, M.D., Shapiro, I.I., and Tyler, G.L.: 1972, Icarus 16, pp. 57–73.
Michael, W.H., Jr., Tolson, R.H., Mayo, A.P., Blackshear, W.T., Kelly, G.M., Cain, D.L., Brenkle, J.P., Shapiro, I.I., and Reasenberg, R.D.: 1976, Science 193, p. 803.
Michael, W.H., Jr., Tolson, R.H., Brenkle, J.P., Cain, D.L., Fjeldbo, G., Stelzried, C.T., Grossi, M.D., Shapiro, I.I., and Tyler, G.L.: 1977, J. Geophys. Res. 82, pp. 4293–4295.
Philip, J.R.: 1979, Geophys. Res. Letters 6, pp. 727–730.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1981 D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland
About this paper
Cite this paper
Michael, W.H., Kelly, G.M. (1981). Dynamical Constants and Reference Parameters for Mars. In: Gaposchkin, E.M., Kołaczek, B. (eds) Reference Coordinate Systems for Earth Dynamics. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 86. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8456-1_39
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8456-1_39
Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht
Print ISBN: 978-94-009-8458-5
Online ISBN: 978-94-009-8456-1
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive