The nature and effects of impact cratering on small bodiesCollisions between asteroids and other forms of solar system debris are discussed, especially relatively high-energy, non-catastrophic collisions, the resulting craters, and the effects they should have on the surfaces and interiors of target bodies. Attention is given to the nature and formation of impact craters, as well as to shock waves and the energy (kinetic, internal) imparted through them, crater scaling, stress wave-surface interactions, impact melt, and the effects of non-escaping ejecta on the surface of the target body (rock, fine-grained regolith, porous media).
Document ID
19800040410
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Cintala, M. J. (Brown Univ. Providence, RI, United States)
Head, J. W. (Brown University Providence, R.I., United States)
Wilson, L. (Lancaster, University Lancaster, United Kingdom)