The two-stage light-gas gun allows for the replication of hypervelocity impact events under a controlled environment.
The two-stage light-gas gun allows for the replication of hypervelocity impact events under a controlled environment.
The laboratory has provided data for over 100 papers in major journals, and as well as serving several faculty members, it is currently the home of two post-doctoral researchers and five Kent PhD students. Impact process in rocks and ices have been studies in the laboratory since the 1990’s and are still a current focus of activity.