The dynamical behaviour of the Chelyabinsk superbolide by using a Runge-Kutta algorithm
Abstract
Our research group has started a special program to study the dynamical properties of meteoroids ablating in Earth's atmosphere. By using typical approaches about the drag and mass loss equations we have developed a Runge-Kutta algorithm capable to provide valuable ablation and bulk physical parameters of recorded fireballs. Using this approach, some results on the deceleration and relative mass loss of the Chelyabinsk superbolide occurred on Feb. 15th, 2013 are presented.
- Publication:
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European Planetary Science Congress
- Pub Date:
- September 2013
- Bibcode:
- 2013EPSC....8.1003D