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The Porosity of Eros and Implications for Its Internal StructureWe estimate the porosity of Eros to be between 21-33%. Based on this porosity range and morphologic observations of the surface, we suggest that the asteroid is heavily fractured (but not a rubble pile). Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
Document ID
20010044529
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Wilkison, S. L. (Northwestern Univ. Evanston, IL United States)
Robinson, M. S. (Northwestern Univ. Evanston, IL United States)
Thomas, P. C. (Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY United States)
Veverka, J. (Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY United States)
McCoy, T. J. (National Museum of Natural History Washington, DC United States)
Murchie, S. L. (Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD United States)
Prockter, L. (Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD United States)
Yeomans, D. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXII
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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