Developing a Remnant Emission Survey Tool (REST) to Identify Dormant Comets - Daejhanae Smith

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Central Florida
Tags
planetary science
solar system formation
asteroids
comets
dormant comets
space rocks
planetary evolution
astronomical imaging
gas emission detection
early solar system chemistry
celestial bodies
observational astronomy
data analysis
REST tool
asteroid classification
UCF
Summary

This research develops the Remnant Emission Survey Tool (REST) to identify dormant comets—objects that resemble asteroids but may contain ancient solar system chemistry. By analyzing archived images of 3,800 asteroid candidates for faint gas emissions, REST aims to improve classification and deepen understanding of planetary formation and solar system history.