Mathematics – Probability
Scientific paper
Mar 1980
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980stin...8023239d&link_type=abstract
Final Report Planetary Science Inst., Tucson, AZ.
Mathematics
Probability
Craters, Deimos, Ejecta, Phobos, Planetology, Surface Properties, Volatility, Computer Programs, Density Distribution, Equations Of Motion, Mars (Planet)
Scientific paper
The question of whether the crater population on Phobos represents a production population or an equilibrium population is considered. The absolute ages of cratered surfaces are interpreted and analyzed. A computer program was developed to study the dynamics of material ejected from Martian satellites and to investigate the hypothesis that at least some of the extensive set of linear features discovered on the surface of Phobos could be the result of secondary cratering from the Stickney impact. The possibility that Deimos was catastrophically disrupted by a large impact but subsequently reaccreted is considered as well as the probability the Phobos had an impact nearly large enough to disrupt it are also discussed.
Chapman Clark R.
Davis Donald R.
Greenberg Richard
Weidenschilling Stuart J.
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