Mapping Mars 2006

I don't like it! I thought we talked about having the speed of the meteorite being a constant, and us figuring out the size of the object based on the crater size, ejecta pattern, etc. Going with finding the speed is going to be very difficult, because then you must assume that all of the objects are the same size. ASU won't go for it.
 

The publisher is Arizona State University. Lindsay, Your question sounds great! Your biggest challenge is going to be coming up with an acceptable velocity for the objects. Your next challenge will be coming up with some way to handle the various surfaces that the object can hit, and what that would do to the shape of the crater, and distribution of the material.
 

I just want to jump in here. I think what you folks are doing is great! It's exactly what the blog is for. Carry on!
 

I just downloaded a neat article on identifying secondary craters. These are craters that are formed by the stuff thrown out from the original impact. You might want to take a look at it.
 

Nicely Done!
 

It's never too late to find something!
 

Did you see the answer to your question? Now you have a general velocity for the impacts!
 

Sounds like a plan!
 

Get it to me as soon as possible. You could even e-mail it to me at cflindgren@comcast.net The important thing is the question and the experiment. Those are going to ASU this weekend so we can get an orbit.