2005/10/04 by J. Marvin Herndon, Herndon, J. Marvin
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Astrophysics (astro-ph) #FOS: Physical sciences #GNSS positioning and interference #Geophysical Methods and Applications #Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods #Geophysics (physics.geo-ph) #astro-ph #physics.geo-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.physics/0510030
arxiv created 2005/10/04 · openalex publication_date 2005/10/04 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
As a deep-Earth energy source, the planetocentric nuclear-fission georeactor concept is on a more secure scientific footing than the previous idea related to the assumed growth of the inner core. Unlike previously considered deep-Earth energy sources, which are essentially constant on a human time-scale, variability in nuclear fission reactors can arise from changes in composition and/or position of fuel, moderators, and neutron absorbers. Tantalizing circumstantial evidence invites inquiry into the possibility of short-term planetocentric nuclear fission reactor variability. This brief communication emphasizes the importance of scientific integrity and highlights the possibility of variable georeactor power output so that these might be borne in mind in future investigations, especially those related to the Earth's heat flux.