2 papers
astro-ph.EP2026
Scaling of microcraters with molten rims derived from laser-induced cratering experiments
S. Sato, H. Shibayama, K. Nagai +1
Microcraters with molten rims are widely observed in returned samples from the Moon and asteroids. These features reflect the conditions of small-scale impact events, but the impac…
physics.flu-dyn2024
Air jet impact craters on granular surfaces: a universal scaling
Prasad Sonar, Hiroaki Katsuragi
Craters form as the lander's exhaust interacts with the planetary surfaces. Understanding this phenomenon is imperative to ensure safe landings. We investigate crater morphology, w…