Behavior of vortices generated by an advancing ejecta curtain in theory, in the laboratory, and on Mars

Details Behavior of vortices generated by an advancing ejecta curtain in theory, in the laboratory, and on Mars Behavior of vortices generated by an advancing ejecta curtain in theory, in the laboratory, and on Mars

Mar 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993lpi....24...63b&link_type=abstract

In Lunar and Planetary Inst., Twenty-fourth Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Part 1: A-F p 63-64 (SEE N94-12015 01-91)

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Atmospheric Circulation, Atmospheric Models, Atmospheric Turbulence, Ballistic Trajectories, Continuum Modeling, Ejecta, Mars Atmosphere, Mars Craters, Mars Surface, Meteorite Craters, Vortices, Venus (Planet), Wind (Meteorology)

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Several papers assess the interaction between an atmosphere and advancing ejecta to assess possible atmospheric processes affecting ejecta emplacement. Ejecta travel through an atmosphere in two modes: larger ejecta blocks follow ballistic trajectories unhindered by the atmosphere; finer ejecta are entrained in a turbulent basal cloud, which develops as the advancing ejecta curtain generates strong atmospheric winds. Laboratory experiments reveal that this cloud of fine ejecta produce ramparts, flow lobes, or radial scouring that superposes larger ballistic ejecta emplaced earlier. Martian, Venusian, and terrestrial ejecta facies can be interpreted in terms of processes observed in the laboratory with appropriate first-order corrections for scaling. A continuum model of the atmospheric flow around an advancing inclined plate simulated and reproduced some of the complex flow patterns observed in front and at the top of the curtain. Here we consider improvements to the model to compare quantitatively the approximate position of ejecta deposition (i.e., run-out distance) with laboratory experiments and Martian ejecta facies.

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