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The existence of two maxima of the activity of the Geminid meteor stream and the general shape of the stream activity (rate curve) are discussed. The data of visual and radar observations are compared to the results of mathematical simulation. The distribution of the orbits of meteoroids, which are observed on the Earth, is determined from the mathematical model. This distribution cannot as yet be confirmed or disproved because of the absence of appropriate experimental data.
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Ryabova, G.O. The Geminid Meteor Stream Activity Profile. Solar System Research 35, 151–157 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010304824651
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