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Tidal Breakup of Asteroids by the Earth and MoonWe report on preliminary results from simulations of the tidal breakup of 'rubble pile' asteroids by the Earth and Moon. We find that both bodies can disrupt 2 g/cm(exp -3) asteroids and the outcome depends on various adjustable factors, including the encounter distance and velocity. The results of the completed study will have implications for the origins of such geological features as crater chains.
Document ID
19970007866
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Richardson, Derek C.
(Canadian Inst. for Theoretical Astrophysics Toronto, Ontario Canada)
Bottke, William F., Jr.
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: From Stardust to Planetesimals: Contributed Papers
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
97N14487
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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