Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Aug 2006
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Proceedings of the International Meteor Conference, Oostmalle, Belgium, 15-18 September, 2005 Edt.: Bastiaens, L., Verbert, J.,
Mathematics
Logic
Scientific paper
The mass distribution and its evolution of the Leonid dust trails are investigated, by means of deducing the relationship between the mass index and the semi-major axis difference between the dust particles and the comet. Phenomenological fit is performed to test the evolution function, for which we have no physical basis to theoretically derive. The equations obtained accord with the historical observations very well. These enable us to numerically predict the observational population indices of the Leonid dust trails, and provide some new tools on observation analysis, e.g., the criterion for distinguishing mixed dust trails. In addition, our work suggests the fragmentation of dust particles dominates the evolution trend. This is in agreement with the conclusions from other aspects. All these results together reveal a new scenario for the physical evolution of meteoroids.
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