Comet Modeling Tools

The following web-based, modeling tools can be used to interpret cometary data. These are scientific tools, not PDS data archival tools.

• Sublimation of Ices by M. A'Hearn. This tool calculates vaporization for flat surfaces, isothermal spheres and rapid rotators based on observable parameters entered by the user. Parameters include visual bond albedo, thermal albedo, heliocentric distance and obliquity.

• Web Vectorial Model by M. Festou and J. Parker. This tool models cometary activity based on observable parameters entered by the user. The present version of this tool assumes an isotropically symmetric coma and a steady output from the nucleus.

Problems or Questions?

For technical or form-related questions, please contact Anne Raugh (raughastro.umd.edu). For scientific or data-related questions, contact Ludmilla Kolokolova (ludmillaastro.umd.edu).

Last Update: November 08, 2006 (Rakesh Panda)