The Digital Press

The Asteroid Institute has launched ADAM::Impact Probability, a tool that projects and visualizes the impact risk of Near-Earth asteroids over the next 75 years. Users can simulate potential asteroid impacts using orbital data from JPL and ESA databases, helping improve understanding of future asteroid threats.

Why it matters: Enables independent, detailed analysis of asteroid impact probabilities, enhancing planetary defense awareness and preparedness.

The big picture: Combines open-source libraries and Monte Carlo simulations to model asteroid trajectories and impact risks dynamically.

The stakes: Impact predictions evolve with new data; limited simulations may miss very unlikely events, so results should be interpreted cautiously.

Commenters say: Users appreciate the transparency and open-source approach but caution against overreliance on preliminary data for public communication.