[meteorite-list] Physics of entry and bolides

From: E.P. Grondine <epgrondine_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:57:35 -0800 (PST)
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Hi Dirk, all -

These topics were covered in easy to understand terms By Elton Jones years ago. I do not know if his notes are available in the meteorite list archives.

Essentially, the bolide is what happens when the front of the meteoroid tries to go through its back, but I'll have to leave it to Elton (or one of your using the archive) to make it all clear once again.

all the best,
E.P. Grondine
Man and Impact in the Americas
Received on Thu 28 Feb 2013 09:57:35 PM PST