Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1773574 Icarus 2011 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Experimental study of role of projectile density on impact coupling depth/location. ► Under-dense projectiles couple closer to the surface and quicker than denser impactors. ► Effects of early-stage coupling (evolving ejection angles) extend to main-stage growth. ► Metrics for the transient depth to diameter ratio demonstrate non-proportional growth. ► Results have implications for ballistic emplacement of ejecta on planetary surfaces.
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