Apophis near earth approach in 2029 studied for probability of earth impact in 2036
*Magick mode on*
Wondering around the NASA NEO website I found these little gems, essentially wargames designed to keep our options open and keep the gears lubricated, and also offer up proposals to correct the flight path of any NEOs.
Yes, Apophis may indeed be perturbed by the earths gravitational field and slingshot the object round the sun six times while we spin round 7 times and collide, however nothing is left to chance, the notion of the long term orbit of Apophis is also considered and forewarning given that future action past the original orbit adjustment may be necessary.
Either way, it is good to see this out in the pubic domain.
http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/neo/pdc_paper.html
The first document is the most intensive, I would recommend first reading the summary document at the bottom of the page.
Some of the stuff in there is quite interesting, especially the name of the event: 1st IAA Planetary Defense Conference.
*Magick mode off*
*Magick mode on*
Wondering around the NASA NEO website I found these little gems, essentially wargames designed to keep our options open and keep the gears lubricated, and also offer up proposals to correct the flight path of any NEOs.
Yes, Apophis may indeed be perturbed by the earths gravitational field and slingshot the object round the sun six times while we spin round 7 times and collide, however nothing is left to chance, the notion of the long term orbit of Apophis is also considered and forewarning given that future action past the original orbit adjustment may be necessary.
Either way, it is good to see this out in the pubic domain.
http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/neo/pdc_paper.html
The first document is the most intensive, I would recommend first reading the summary document at the bottom of the page.
Some of the stuff in there is quite interesting, especially the name of the event: 1st IAA Planetary Defense Conference.
*Magick mode off*
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