Influence of the principle of minimum potential energy on the distribution of density and gravitational energy of the Earth for the reference model PREM

From the point of view modeling internal structure Earth, its figure and evolution play an important role, which to one degree or another are associated with gravitational energy principle minimization. The realization minimum potential for models distribution Earth’s density is key in studies on detection inhomogeneous mass distribution. Achieving Earth equivalent approximation hydrostatic state, this condition achieved due variations density. Therefore, correct geophysical interpretation gravimetric data, it necessary align PREM (Preliminary Reference Model) harmonic coefficients geopotential functional that determines energy, only basis estimate tectonosphere. An algorithm representing a piecewise continuous function spherical model by Legendre polynomials proposed paper calculate density, ellipsoidal planet using additional — energy. use such made possible transform spherically symmetric hydrostatically balanced state. It turned out obtained, excess concentrated inner outer core also insignificantly planet’s crust. total E reference model, subdivided into layers, 2.3364∙1024 erg, modified after correction component, 2.2828∙1024 erg. Estimation redistribution identification areas their greatest change provide mechanism explaining dynamic processes middle Earth.