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(meteorobs) Re: Meteor heat transfer coefficients?




Keith>>I have heard it said that a meteor's journey through the atmosphere is 
akin to a metallurgical refining process.<<

George>>Keith, I think the only parts of a meteorite that may go thru any 
significant heating would be on the outside edges...<<

Yes, heating of the meteorite during atmospheric entry only penetrates about 1 
mm, because of the brief heat duration and low thermal conductivity of the rock.

Mike