A Palaeogravity calculation based on weight and mass estimates of Euoplocephalus tutus
by
Stephen W. Hurrell
Abstract
There is great interest in calculating accurate values for Earth’s palaeogravity. One fundamental technique to quantify palaeogravity is to compute weight against mass estimates of ancient animals. This technique is applied to the quadrupedal armoured dinosaur Euoplocephalus tutus AMNH 5404 specimen. The results indicate a palaeogravity of 0.65g ± 20% is a reliable estimate for 76 Ma.
Key Words: Palaeogravity, Euoplocephalus tutus
First Published: 6 Sept 2019
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Hurrell, S.W. (2019). A Palaeogravity calculation based on weight and mass estimates of Euoplocephalus tutus. http://dinox.org/hurrell2019f
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