Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 1993
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993icar..101..165l&link_type=abstract
Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 101, no. 1, p. 165-167.
Computer Science
3
Dust, Mars Landing, Mars Probes, Planetary Landing, Titan, Venus (Planet), Venus Probes, Pioneer Venus Spacecraft, Planetary Surfaces, Satellite Surfaces, Terminal Velocity, Venera 10 Satellite, Venera 9 Satellite, Wakes
Scientific paper
The terminal descent velocities for particles of surface material for various bodies are calculated and compared with the wake velocities of various landers. The wake dimensions and a characteristic wake mass are also evaluated. It is shown that on Mars wake masses are so low that minimal disturbance of surface material due to lander wakes is expected. High landing velocities may cause some surface material to be briefly disturbed as impact ejecta. The wake characteristics of the Huygens probe are similar to those of the Venus landers and the terminal velocities of particles on Titan are similar to those on Venus, so if there are fine particles at the Huygens landing site, an optically thick cloud may form for some seconds as on the Venus missions. If particulate deposits exist on the Titan surface and are agitated into a cloud by the Huygens probe wake, the cloud may be detectable by the Descent Imager/Spectral Radiometer instrument.
No associations
LandOfFree
Wake-induced dust cloud formation following impact of planetary landers does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Wake-induced dust cloud formation following impact of planetary landers, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Wake-induced dust cloud formation following impact of planetary landers will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1261746