Sub-surface granular dynamics in the context of oblique, low-velocity impacts into angular granular media

• Published in: Icarus (New York, N.Y. 1962) Vol. 385; p. 115089
• Main Authors: Miklavčič, Peter M., Sánchez, Paul, Wright, Esteban, Quillen, Alice C., Askari, Hesam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.10.2022
• Subjects: Collisional physics; Cratering; Impact processes; Regoliths; Impact processes; Cratering; Collisional physics; Regoliths

Oblique, low-velocity impacts onto non-terrestrial terrain are regular occurrences during space exploration missions. These are not only a necessary component of landing and sampling maneuvers, but can also be used as impact experiments to reveal characteristics of the interacting surfaces. We condu...