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Model of Saturn's rings that satisfies the observed phase curve for optical scatteringThe effects of multiple anisotropic scattering were calculated, including the solar penumbra effect for shadowing computations. The classical model was matched to observations, including the wavelength dependence, by varying the particle albedo as a function of wavelength. A scattering diagram is also presented showing the relative amount of primary and higher-order scattering necessary to match the B ring brightness and the shape of the phase curve.
Document ID
19750009166
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Irvine, W. M.
(Massachusetts Univ. Amherst, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington The Rings of Saturn
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
75N17238
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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