Dr. Donald R. Davis
 | Senior Scientist and Director Emeritus Planetary Science Institute drd |
Research Areas:
- Asteroid Collisional Evolution
- Lunar Origin
- Planetesimal Dynamical Studies
- Dark Sky Preservation
Dr. Davis, senior scientist and director emeritus of PSI, is interested in the origin and evolution of the planetary system. He conducts hypervelocity impact experiments using the NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range and applies dynamical theory and computational modeling to study planetesimal accretion and the collisional history of asteroids, satellites, and particles in planetary rings. He is also involved in ground-based observations of asteroids and infrared searches for intra- Mercurian bodies. He is actively involved with light pollution issues and the past president of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) and chaired the Pima County Outdoor Lighting Committee. Asteroid number 3638 is named in honor of Dr. Davis.
Powerpoint for Teachers 2004
