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A Possible Analytical Explanation for the Micrometeorite Concentration near the Earth

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Murthy, K. R. Ananda (1966) A Possible Analytical Explanation for the Micrometeorite Concentration near the Earth. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/D8XP-4Q06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11152005-144237

Abstract

NOTE: Text or symbols not renderable in plain ASCII are indicated by [...]. Abstract is included in .pdf document. The Keplerian motion of a single particle in a dissipating medium, such as air, is analysed and a theory of micrometeorite capture and resulting orbital lifetime is developed. The equations of motion are derived for a planar, two-dimensional model, and all orbital variables are assumed to be perturbed slightly from their Keplerian values. The equations are then linearized and solved. Then a statistical model of the interplanetary micrometeorite flux is developed in which the distribution of velocities at infinity relative to the earth and masses of the particles are taken into account. The velocity distribution is taken to be [...]. The distribution of the masses is taken as a constant number of particle flux M(m) at infinity. Finally, this statistical model is combined with the theory of capture and lifetime to furnish a possible explanation for the micrometeorite concentration near the earth.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:(Aeronautics)
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Aeronautics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Stewart, Homer Joseph
Group:GALCIT
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:15 February 1966
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-11152005-144237
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11152005-144237
DOI:10.7907/D8XP-4Q06
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ID Code:4575
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
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Deposited On:16 Nov 2005
Last Modified:27 Feb 2024 17:51

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