Primary Convener:
Sean Wiggins, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Convener:
Jessie Dotson, NASA Ames Research Center
Catherine Plesko, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Chair:
Sean Wiggins, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jessie Dotson, NASA Ames Research Center
Catherine Plesko, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Planetary defense is the effort to detect and mitigate threats from objects like asteroids and comets, with the goal of preventing or minimizing potential impacts with Earth. This session will delve into the asteroid impact hazard and any recent developments in the field of planetary defense. Topics will include deflection simulations and experiments, characterization of asteroid physical and structural properties, surface morphology, the dynamics of small bodies, and the effects of impacts into Earth. By leveraging simulation models and characterization data, the session aims to inform mission design and optimize the effectiveness of mitigation approaches. We welcome contributions from diverse research perspectives to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance global planetary defense efforts.

Index Terms
4306 Multihazards
4316 Physical modeling
4333 Disaster risk analysis and assessment
4339 Disaster mitigation

Suggested Itineraries:
Disasters‚ Calamities and Extreme Events

Cross-Listed:
P - Planetary Sciences
SY - Science and Society

Co-Organized Sessions:
Planetary Sciences

Neighborhoods:
4. Beyond Earth
1. Science Nexus