TIDAL EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH-MOON SYSTEM - CALCULATIONS BASED ON MCDONALD-GOLDREICHS THEORY

The calculations of the parameters of the tidal evolution of the Earth -Moon system are performed, using McDonald-Goldreich's theory based on the elastic static tide model. Situations corresponding to different values of the tidal dissipative factor Q in the late Archean-Proterozo an and in the early Archean are considered. The influence of solar tid es and the effects related to the formation of the Earth's core on the evolution of the Earth-Moon system is taken into account. The results of calculations are compared with paleontological data. The prospects of future investigations in this field are discussed.