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Table 4
Physical parameters of the best-fit dust ejection model.
| Parameter | Value | Assumed/Derived |
|---|---|---|
| Geometric albedo | 0.04 | Assumed |
| Phase function coefficient | 0.03 | Assumed |
| Minimum radius | 1 μm | Assumed |
| Maximum radius | 1 cm | Assumed |
| Density | 1000 kg m−3 | Assumed |
| Power index | −3.5 | Assumed |
| Maximum speed at perihelion | 1 m s−1 for r = 1 cm | Derived |
| Peak production rate | 700 kg s−1 | Derived |
| Time of peak ejection | 300 days pre-perihelion | Derived |
| Full-width at half-maximum | 700 days | Derived |
| Total dust mass loss | 4.5–4.9 × 1010 kg | Derived |
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