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Proposal Identification No.:

R2562

Date Received:

2010-Jan-29 14:45:49

Technical Page
Proposal Type: General Category: Observation Category: Total Time Requested: Minimum Useful Time: Prop osal Title: ABSTRACT: Regular Planetary Radar Solar System 27.6 Hours 2.5 hours

Radar Observations of Comet 103P/Hartley 2

We propose to make S-band radar observations of Comet 103P/Hartley 2 during its close Earth passage in October-November 2010. The ob jectives will be to estimate the nucleus properties (size, shape, spin, surface density) and to search for, and characterize, any population of large (>cm-size) ejected grains. The radar results are expected to complement and support the EPOXI spacecraft mission flyby in November and should enhance the overall scientific return from the Hartley 2 apparition.

Name John K Harmon

Institution Arecibo Observatory (NAIC)

E-mail harmon@naic.edu

Phone 787-878-2612 x284

Student no

Remote Observing Request

X

Observer will travel to AO Remote Observing In Absentia (instructions to operator)

Instrument Setup
S-Band radar S-band receiver

Atmospheric Observation Instruments:

Sp ecial Equipment or setup:

none

RFI Considerations Frequency Ranges Planned
2375-2385

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