Image of a track that illustrates the track morphology termed "cone-in-cone" structure. This particular mode of aerogel failure is poorly understood at present, but is believed to relate to high strain rates within the aerogel. This particular track contains a relative large impactor/projectile residue at the terminus (end) of the track. Higher magnification views (utilizing reflected and transmitted light sources) of the impactor can be seen in the blow-ups.
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Curator:
Julie Oliveaux
Responsible NASA Official: John Uri |
Page last updated: 07/16/1999
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