Distant Comets in the Early Solar System

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Abstract:

The main goal of this project is to physically characterize the small outer solar system bodies. One of planetary sciences highest priorities is an understanding of the dynamics and physical properties of the outer solar system small bodies. The measurement of the size distribution of these bodies will help constrain the early mass of the outer solar system as well as lead to an understanding of the collisional and accretional processes. We will increase the database of comet nucleus sizes making it statistically meaningful to compare with those of the Trans-Neptunian Objects.

Author(s):
Meech, Karen J.
Author Organization(s):
HAWAII UNIV HONOLULU INST FOR ASTRONOMY
Descriptive Note:
Annual progress rept. 1 Apr 1999-31 Mar 2000
Supplementary Note:
6-55943
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
6-54721, 6-55409
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NAG5-4495
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*COMETS, *SOLAR SYSTEM, AGING(MATERIALS), DYNAMICS, PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, PLANETS, OUTER SPACE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astrophysics
Report Date:
2000 May 23
Creation Date:
2000 Jun 14