Thermophysical Characterization of Potential Spacecraft Target (101955) 1999 RQ36

Authors

Joshua P. Emery PhD, University of TennesseeFollow
Yanga R. Fernández PhD, University of Central FloridaFollow
Michael S. P. Kelley PhD, University of MarylandFollow
Carl Hergenrother BSc, University of ArizonaFollow
Julie Ziffer PhD, University of Southern MaineFollow
Dante Lauretta PhD, University of ArizonaFollow
Michael J. Drake PhD, University of Arizona
Humberto Campins PhD, University of Central FloridaFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

3-2010

Publication Title

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Abstract

We report on thermal emission measurements of 1999 RQ36 from Spitzer. The derived size is in agreement with radar measurements, and we find a moderately high thermal inertia and homogeneous surface properties.

Recommended Citation

Emery, Joshua & Fernandez, Yanga & Kelley, Michael & Hergenrother, Carl & Ziffer, Julie & Lauretta, Dante & Drake, Michael & Campins, Humberto. (2010). "Thermophysical characterization of potential spacecraft target (101955) 1999 RQ36." 41st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.