Not exact matches
First, the spacecraft will gather data on Bennu's
internal structure by measuring its exact shape, its surface geology and its
gravity field.
Dawn will also measure the
gravity field of Ceres, which will provide more clues to the
internal structure of the dwarf planet.
In the absence of
internal dynamics, the
gravity field is axially and hemispherically symmetric and is dominated by even zonal
gravity harmonics J2n that are approximately proportional to qn, where q is the ratio between centrifugal acceleration and
gravity at the planet's equator1.
«when a balloon ascends the temperature has to decrease because of
internal energy exchange due to the work against the
gravity field.»
For example, when an air parcel ascends the temperature has to decrease because of
internal energy exchange due to the work against the
gravity field.