Characterization of Asteroid Thermal Environments and Physical Properties for Exploration and Planetary Defense Using Advanced Thermopile Arrays
Abstract
Thermal infrared capabilities will be a key technology necessary for evaluating the thermophysical properties of PHA's. Here we discuss scenarios in which they may be utilized during a mission to examine Apophis during its flyby of Earth.
- Publication:
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Apophis T-9 Years: Knowledge Opportunities for the Science of Planetary Defense
- Pub Date:
- November 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020LPICo2242.2037C