Hydrocode predictions of collisional outcomes: Effects of target size

Physics – Geophysics

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Asteroids, Collisions, Computer Programs, Hydrodynamics, Size Distribution, Targets, Computerized Simulation, Fragments, Impact Loads, Mathematical Models, Projectiles, Strain Rate

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Traditionally, laboratory impact experiments, designed to simulate asteroid collisions, attempted to establish a predictive capability for collisional outcomes given a particular set of initial conditions. Unfortunately, laboratory experiments are restricted to using targets considerably smaller than the modelled objects. It is therefore necessary to develop some methodology for extrapolating the extensive experimental results to the size regime of interest. Results are reported obtained through the use of two dimensional hydrocode based on 2-D SALE and modified to include strength effects and the fragmentation equations. The hydrocode was tested by comparing its predictions for post-impact fragment size distributions to those observed in laboratory impact experiments.

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