Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Feb 2012
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Cosmic Research, Volume 50, Issue 1, pp.56-64
Mathematics
Logic
Scientific paper
Possible consequences of collisions of natural cosmic bodies with the Earth's atmosphere and surface are described. The methodological basis of classification of consequences is the solution of meteor physics equations characterizing the trajectory of a body in the atmosphere, namely, the dependence of the body's velocity and mass on the flight altitude. The solution depends on two dimensionless parameters characterizing the drag altitude and the role of mass loss by a meteoroid during its motion in the atmosphere. Depending on values of these parameters, the degree of effect on the planetary surface considerably changes. In particular, the conditions of cratering and meteorite fall on the planetary surface are obtained. The results are presented in a simple analytical form. They quite match to the real events considered in the paper. Recommendations are given on further investigations into the important problem of interaction of cosmic bodies with planetary atmospheres.
Gritsevich M. I.
Stulov V. P.
Turchak L. I.
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