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Radii, shapes, and topography of the satellites of Uranus from limb coordinatesThe present use of limb coordinates to ascertain radii, shape and local topographic characteristics for the five large Uranian satellites directly measured satellite ellipsoidal shapes, determining radii with subpixel accuracy. While Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon are spherical, Miranda and Ariel are noted to be ellipsoids whose equatorial bulges agree with previously determined mean densities. Miranda's topography exhibits substantial deformation of cratered terrain and the younger coronae, as well as uplift and complex faulting at coronae margins.
Document ID
19880043200
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Thomas, P. C.
(Cornell University Ithaca, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
ISSN: 0019-1035
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
88A30427
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-111
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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