Comet and Asteroid Impact Hazards on a Populated Earth: Computer Modeling
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
Comet and Asteroid Impact Hazards explores the anticipated consequences of comet and asteroid impact. It presents the first computer simulations of the hazards of comet and asteroid bombardment of a populated Earth. Previous estimates of fatality and damage rates on the 100 to 10,000 year time scale are shown to be too low because they neglect rare, highly lethal outriders of the populations of bombarding objects, those with exceptional strength, unusually low entry velocity, and near-horizontal entry angles. This is the first realistic assessment of both the mean casualty rate and the expected statistical fluctuations in that rate. A breakdown of fatality and damage rates by impactor energy and compositional class suggests lessons for both asteroid search strategies and interdiction techniques.
This book is written so that anyone with college level experience in the physical sciences can understand it. It includes a disk that allows the reader to simulate impact catastrophes. It serves as a useful resource in various physical sciences courses such as astronomy, planetary science, and environmental science.
This book is written so that anyone with college level experience in the physical sciences can understand it. It includes a disk that allows the reader to simulate impact catastrophes. It serves as a useful resource in various physical sciences courses such as astronomy, planetary science, and environmental science.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0124467601
ISBN13:9780124467606
Release Date:October 1999
Publisher:Academic Press
Length:200 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Related Subjects
Astronomy Astronomy & Astrophysics Astronomy & Space Science Comets, Meteors & Asteroids Computer Science Computers Computers & Technology Cosmology Earth Sciences Environmental Science Environmental Studies Mathematical Physics Modeling & Simulation Physics Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology TextbooksCustomer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
