Relativistic aspects of rotational motion of celestial bodies

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Abstract

Relativistic modelling of rotational motion of extended bodies represents one of the most complicated problems of Applied Relativity. The relativistic reference systems of IAU (2000) give a suitable theoretical framework for such a modelling. Recent developments in the post-Newtonian theory of Earth rotation in the limit of rigidly rotating multipoles are reported below. All components of the theory are summarized and the results are demonstrated. The experience with the relativistic Earth rotation theory can be directly applied to model the rotational motion of other celestial bodies. The high-precision theories of rotation of the Moon, Mars and Mercury can be expected to be of interest in the near future.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRelativity in Fundamental Astronomy
EditorsSA Klioner, PK Seidelmann, MH Soffel
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages112-123
Number of pages12
ISBN (print)978-0-521-76481-0
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2009
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
NumberS261
Volume5
ISSN1743-9213

Conference

Title261st Symposium of the International-Astronomical-Union
Duration27 April - 1 May 2009
CityVirginia Beach
CountryHoly See (Vatican City)

External IDs

Scopus 84864457026