Mathematics
Scientific paper
Mar 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977rspta.285..303m&link_type=abstract
(Royal Society, Discussion on the Moon - A New Appraisal from Space Missions and Laboratory Analyses, London, England, June 9-12
Mathematics
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Erosion, Lunar Evolution, Lunar Surface, Micrometeorites, Solar Wind, Sputtering, Computerized Simulation, Environment Simulation, Impact Damage, Interplanetary Medium, Lunar Craters, Lunar Topography, Magma, Mathematical Models, Meteorite Craters, Meteoritic Damage, Wind Erosion
Scientific paper
Three erosion lifetimes are identified for lunar craters: sputter lifetime, (small-particle) abrasion lifetime, and (large-particle) erasure lifetime. Mathematical models developed to compose an integrated erosion picture for all dimensions of craters, rocks, and meteorites are described along with laboratory simulations of the three erosion processes. Some results of computer erosion modeling are presented for lunar surface boulders, craters, and meteorites of different diameters, and the existence of distinct erosion size regimes is supported. An attempt is made to show how probable meteoroid influx rates can be derived from analysis of lunar microcraters.
Ashworth David G.
Bateman D. C.
Carey W. C.
Flavill R. P.
Jennison R. C.
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