Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications

2006, Vol.13, pp.255-262

Sungrazing comets: Properties of nuclei and in situ detectability of cometary ions. Part 1.
N.I. Stetyukevich, O.P. Kuznechik, V.N. Gorenkov

A one dimensional sublimation model for cometary nuclei is used to derive size limits for the nuclei of sungrazing comets. For the case that sublimation alone is sufficient for destruction, the model yields an upper size limit as a function of nuclear density.
Key words: one dimensional sublimation model, size limits, nuclei of sungrazing comets

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