2014/02/01 by Patrick Michel · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #Astro and Planetary Science #Planetary Science and Exploration #Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
paper · doi:10.2113/gselements.10.1.19
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Research Article| February 01, 2014 Formation and Physical Properties of Asteroids Patrick Michel Patrick Michel *Lagrange Laboratory, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, CNRS, Côte d'Azur Observatory, CS 34229, 06304 Nice Cedex 4, FranceE-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Elements (2014) 10 (1): 19–24. https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.10.1.19 Article history first online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Patrick Michel; Formation and Physical Properties of Asteroids. Elements 2014;; 10 (1): 19–24. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.10.1.19 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyElements Search Advanced Search Abstract Asteroids are the leftover precursors to the terrestrial planets. Before the first images of them were sent from space, our knowledge of asteroids relied entirely on ground-based observations and meteorite analysis. Spacecraft images revolutionized our knowledge and geological understanding of their physical properties. They also showed us that asteroids are subjected to various kinds of processes and are incredibly diverse in size, shape, structure, composition, and rotational properties. Therefore, space missions remain necessary to enhance our knowledge of the various components of the asteroid population. In addition, numerical modeling is required to interpret spacecraft images and improve our understanding of the physical processes asteroids experience over their lifetime. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.