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Voyager observations of the azimuthal brightness variations in Saturn's ringsThe present Voyagers I and II measurements of Saturn A ring azimuthal brightness variations in reflected light are noted to be in general agreement with earth-based measurements. Voyager images of the rings in light transmitted through them also indicate the presence of these brightness variations, but with greater amplitude and an about 65-deg phase discrepancy with those seen in reflection. These differences in photometric behavior are qualitatively accounted for in terms of the widespread presence of particle wakes in the A ring.
Document ID
19870049345
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Franklin, F. A.
(Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Cambridge, MA, United States)
Cook, A. F., II
(Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Cambridge, MA, United States)
Barrey, R. T. F.
(Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Cambridge, MA, United States)
Roff, C. A.
(Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Cambridge, MA, United States)
Hunt, G. E.
(Imperial College of Science and Technology London, United Kingdom)
De Rueda, H. B.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 69
ISSN: 0019-1035
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
87A36619
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-953617
Distribution Limits
Public
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