for those working on the subject the literature below may be of use. 1,2 and 4 cover certain aspects of the subject, 3 and 5 offer an approach to the matter istself. I am sure there are other valuable sources.
1. Bronshtehn, V. A.: Fragmentation and crushing of large meteoric bodies in an atmosphere. In: Sol. Syst. Res., Vol. 29, No. 5, p. 392 - 399 2. Rietmeijer, F. J. M.; MacKinnon, I. D. R.: Melting, ablation, and vapor phase condensation during atmospheric passage of the Bjurbole meteorite. In: (American Geophysical Union and NASA, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 14th, Houston, TX, Mar. 14-18, 1983) Journal of Geophysical Research, Supplement (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 89, Feb. 15, 1984, p. B597-B604. 3. Nininger, Harvey Harlow: Meteorites: A photographic study of surface features and commentary. Part 2: Orientation. Tempe : Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, c1977 4. Fisher, W. J: Mass and Velocity of Meteorites and the Air Density Along Their Luminous Paths. In: Harvard College Observatory Circular, vol. 385, pp.1-16 5. Haidinger, W.: Eine Leitform der Meteoriten. With 2 plates. In: Sitzungsberichte der mathem.-naturwissenschaftlichen Classe. Vol. XL, Vienna 1860 Cheers Svend -- www.meteorite-recon.com ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list