Lowell Observatory Cometary Database: Haser Model Production Rates for Comets

A'Hearn et al. (1995) provides a comparative analysis of Haser model production rates for comets in the Lowell Observatory Cometary Database. This dataset includes similar data for two additional comets, West (1975 A1-A) and Kohoutek (1973 E1). The data is presented in HTML tables and was added to the NASA archive on 20 October 2008.

Use Cases

• Compare Haser model production rates across different comets based on the comparative analysis mentioned.
• Study the activity of specific historical comets like West (1975 A1-A) and Kohoutek (1973 E1) using the included data.
• Validate or refine comet gas production models using the observational data from the Lowell Observatory Cometary Database.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Lowell Observatory Cometary Database and the A'Hearn et al. (1995) study.
• Includes a comparative analysis of Haser model production rates for multiple comets.
• Extends the original analysis with data for two specific comets, West and Kohoutek.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is presented in HTML format, which may require parsing for computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Lowell Observatory Cometary Database and A'Hearn et al. (1995) study.

Collection Method

Observational data analyzed with the Haser model for gas production rates.

Time Range

Includes observations of comets from at least 1973 and 1975, with analysis published in 1995.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 20:25:05.897073; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Observations likely from Lowell Observatory and other contributing sites; specific locations unknown.