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Results from the AIM-IT Meteor Tracking System

Authors :
Gural, Peter S.
Jenniskens, Peter M.
Varros, George
Source :
Earth, Moon, and Planets; December 2004, Vol. 95 Issue: 1-4 p541-552, 12p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The recent development and data collection results of the Astrobiology Instrumentation for Meteor Imaging and Tracking (AIM-IT) system, has demonstrated an ability to point narrow field-of-view instruments at transient events such as meteors. AIM-IT uses the principle of tracking moving objects via a paired set of relay mirrors along with an integrated hardware/software solution, to acquire and track meteors in real-time. Development of the instrument has progressed from a prototype rocker-box system through more recent use of a fast response mirror system during several meteor shower campaigns. Several narrow field of view instruments have been deployed using AIM-IT including high spatial resolution video, high frame rate video, and meteor spectrographic equipment. Analysis of the imagery shows evidence for meteor fragmentation in as many as 20% of the meteors tracked thus far. The success of the AIM-IT technology in tracking meteors during their luminous flight provides a new tool in enhancing the capabilities and data volume that can be obtained with existing narrow field of view instruments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01679295 and 15730794
Volume :
95
Issue :
1-4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Earth, Moon, and Planets
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs8631028
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11038-005-1255-5