Exploring local N-body simulations of Saturn's rings

Evgeny Griv; Michael Gedalin

doi:10.1016/j.pss.2004.01.009

Exploring local N-body simulations of Saturn's rings

Evgeny Griv, Michael Gedalin

Department of Physics

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The dynamical behavior of low and moderately high optical depth regions of Saturn's ring system of discrete, mutually gravitating, and inelastically colliding particles is studied by simplified local N-body simulations in Hill's linearized equations context. The focus is on a statistical analysis of time-evolution of fine-scale structures seen in the simulations and the comparison between theoretical predictions and computer experiments. Prospects for the Cassini spacecraft mission are briefly summarized.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	461-472
Number of pages	12
Journal	Planetary and Space Science
Volume	53
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2004.01.009
State	Published - 1 Apr 2005
Event	Surfaces and Atmospheres of the Outer Planets, Their Satellites and Ring Systems - Duration: 6 Apr 2003 → 11 Apr 2003

Keywords

Instabilities
Planets
Saturn's rings
Waves

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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