Special system to save Earth from colliding with asteroids

Currently, our planet is surrounded by thousands of almost comet-like objects and asteroids with orbit through are likely to start a process of collision with us.

Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are the ones who invented a decision map to help determine the best course of action if an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth.

The information said the researchers described their methodology as part of the optimization and decision-making framework for asteroid deflection campaigns as a counter-prevention attack. as opposed to last-minute deviations.

The map will calculate the asteroid mass, orbit, and the time before the collision occurred.

The team of researchers from MIT claims an agent is thought to be a bullet that deflects an object through impact. This is the only existing method that can have any chance of success.

The MIT decision map will calculate the asteroid mass, orbit, and the time before the collision. Finally determine the best method to deal with an upcoming asteroid.

Lead researcher Sung Wook Paek said: "A keyhole is like a door. Once it opens, the asteroid will impact the Earth soon after, with high probability."

According to the scientists, in most deflection methods, small changes in speed will result in a change in velocity of a few millimeters or centimeters per second, so early detection is key to ensuring success.

Together with their colleagues, the scientists applied their decision maps to two asteroids near Earth: Bennu and Apophis.

In future studies, the team hopes to continue their experiment, using different types of bullets.

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