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astro-ph.EP2013★ 83 cited
Numerical simulations of granular dynamics. I. Hard-sphere discrete element method and tests
Derek C. Richardson, Kevin J. Walsh, Naomi Murdoch +1
We present a new particle-based (discrete element) numerical method for the simulation of granular dynamics, with application to motions of particles on small solar system body and…
astro-ph.EP2013★ 23 cited
Simulating regoliths in microgravity
N. Murdoch, B. Rozitis, S. F. Green +3
Despite their very low surface gravities, the surfaces of asteroids and comets are covered by granular materials - regolith - that can range from a fine dust to a gravel-like struc…