Physical properties of asteroids from radar observationsThe basic experimental strategies of asteroid radar astronomy are summarized and new information based on recent radar observations about asteroid surface properties is presented. Particular attention is given to the use of radar techniques for constraining asteroid shapes and pole directions. The geometric relationship between a rotating asteroid and its radar echo power spectrum is analyzed.
Document ID
19890044946
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ostro, S. J. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)