granpa Posted July 5, 2017 Report Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) I tried to post the table but it wouldn't display correctly. An image will have to do. Edited July 5, 2017 by granpa Quote
DrKrettin Posted July 6, 2017 Report Posted July 6, 2017 It's no good - he's not going to tell us what the point is. Quote
OceanBreeze Posted July 6, 2017 Report Posted July 6, 2017 He is desperately trying to find support for his whacked-out calculation of an inner core density of 232,000 kg/m^3. If he can just tweak the density of the mantle low enough, he might be able to shoehorn his desired number in. In this latest attempt, he has the density of the outer crust even higher than the mantle it is “floating” on! Poor granpa just can’t make his numbers work to fit his pet theory but all he needs to do is look around and he can find plenty of sources with the correct numbers.For example:Ask GeoMan... What is the best estimate of the densities of the various layers of the Earth? Estimates vary, but some approximate values should be as follows (in grams per cubic centimeter): Continental Crust: 2.7 to 3.0Oceanic Crust: 3.0 to 3.3Mantle (silicates): 3.3 to 5.7 (increasing with depth?)Outer Core (liquid): 9.9 to 12.2Inner Core (solid): 12.6 to 13.0 Turtle 1 Quote
Turtle Posted July 7, 2017 Report Posted July 7, 2017 He is desperately trying to find support for his whacked-out calculation of an inner core density of 232,000 kg/m^3. If he can just tweak the density of the mantle low enough, he might be able to shoehorn his desired number in. In this latest attempt, he has the density of the outer crust even higher than the mantle it is “floating” on! Poor granpa just can’t make his numbers work to fit his pet theory but all he needs to do is look around and he can find plenty of sources with the correct numbers. ... Poor grampavitational calculations aside, the densities, composition, and boundaries of the different layers can be -and have been- determined seismologically. Seismic Waves and Earth's Interior @ Penn State The diagram below is a plot of the P- and S-wave velocities and the density as a function of depth into Earth. The top of the Earth is located at 0 km depth, the center of the planet is at 6371 km. Velocity and density variations within Earth based on seismic observations. The main regions of Earth and important boundaries are labeled. This model was developed in the early 1980's and is called PREM for Preliminary Earth Reference Model. ... OceanBreeze and Moontanman 2 Quote
granpa Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Posted July 7, 2017 no the velocities have been determined.the densities are inferred based on certain assumptions http://i.imgur.com/9vJII9l.png Quote
Turtle Posted July 7, 2017 Report Posted July 7, 2017 no the velocities have been determined.the densities are inferred based on certain assumptions...So what? I will take the professional inferences over your insinuative crapola any day. How's about you answer the multiple questions posed here as to your point. This is after all a discussion forum and not a pulpit. :rolleyes: OceanBreeze and Moontanman 2 Quote
OceanBreeze Posted July 7, 2017 Report Posted July 7, 2017 Poor grampavitational calculations aside, the densities, composition, and boundaries of the different layers can be -and have been- determined seismologically. Seismic Waves and Earth's Interior @ Penn State Nice! I haven't seen this study before. Quote
OceanBreeze Posted July 8, 2017 Report Posted July 8, 2017 Crapola is still Crapola, no matter how you organize it. Turtle 1 Quote
granpa Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) I think I am done now Edited July 9, 2017 by granpa Quote
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