Penetrators and Ice

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Penetrators and Ice

Nick Hoffman — 1/2/2003 9:41:25 AM (archived)

I saw some recent discussion that the penetrators were designed to impact into loose soil, and the Odyssyen Neutron data showing extensive permafrost below a thin dry layer was NOT something they were designed to survive.

Permafrost is a lot like concrete.

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Will water pressure be a big problem for any Europa probe? - Robert E. B. - 1/2/2003 12:43:05 PM
- Re: Will water pressure be a big problem for any Europa probe? - Nick Hoffman - 1/2/2003 2:08:01 PM
  - Re: Will water pressure be a big problem for any Europa probe? - Robert E. B. - 1/2/2003 5:36:56 PM
    - Re: Will water pressure be a big problem for any Europa probe? - Alex R. Blackwell - 1/2/2003 5:44:56 PM
      - Penetrators and Ice - Nick Hoffman - 1/2/2003 9:41:25 AM
        
        Drop some Penetrators on IO - Robert E. B. - 1/3/2003 1:52:00 PM
    - A few metres of ice... - Nick Hoffman - 1/2/2003 9:42:57 AM
      - Re: A few metres of ice... - Tom Brosz - 1/2/2003 2:09:48 PM

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