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由于星际探测事业的发展,对土星卫星的定位精度要求愈来愈高,经典的分析法定轨方法已难以适应,在当今计算技术条件高度发展的背景下,本文给出了土星卫星的数值法定轨方案,采用了土星卫星运动的高精度力学模型,并运用1874-1989这100多年间的观测资料,引用现代最小二乘估计,对土星卫生进行精密定轨。该方案可以在引用同样的力学模型的前提下,对土星各颗卫星进行定轨,亦可同时进行多颗卫星的定轨。相应的软件比较  相似文献   

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为测定土星质量,对收集到的1905年至2006年期间的686次观测[其中包括182次照相观测和504次CCD(电荷耦合器件)观测]通过数值积分进行拟合来改进土星的暗弱的外卫星Phoebe的轨道,并得到土星系总质量msa的新的测定值:3 497.0-1msun(太阳质量),为更精确地测定土星质量提供了一个有价值的参考值。  相似文献   

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Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy - The Cassini spacecraft discovered many close-in small satellites in Saturnian system, and several of them exhibit exotic orbital states due to...  相似文献   

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It has been demonstrated that dynamically the Saturnian system is analogous to the Jovian system; however, it is not an analogue of the Solar system as a whole. The departures in the figure parameters of the tri-axial Saturnian satellites orbiting in 1 : 1 resonance, from equilibrium figure parameters are not large in general, and the tidal and centrifugal distorting forces can be supposed to be responsible for the actual figures. The estimates for different dynamical parameters of the system support the hypothesis that the tri-axial satellites in 1 : 1 resonance were formed from the same protoplanetary nebula that gave rise to Saturn.  相似文献   

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We study the viscosity of a differentially rotating particle disk in the limiting case where the particles are densely packed and their collective behavior resembles that of a liquid. The pressure tensor is derived from the equations of hydrodynamics and from a simple kinetic model of collisions described by Haff (1983). We find that density waves and narrow circular rings are unstable if the liquid approximation applies. The resulting development of nonlinear perturbations may give rise to “splashing” of the ring material in the vertical direction. These results may help in understanding the origin of the ellipticities of ringlets, the nonaxisymmetric features near the outer edge of the Saturnian B ring, and the unexplained residuals in kinematic models of the Saturnian and Uranian rings.  相似文献   

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K. Aksnes  F.A. Franklin 《Icarus》1978,34(1):194-207
Using two sets of orbital elements and the radii of the Saturnian satellites 1 (Mimas) through 7 (Hyperion), we find that from October 1979 until August 1980 nearly 300 mutual eclipses and occultations involving these bodies will occur. To allow for the expected errors in the satellite ephemerides, we repeat these calculations in order to obtain the additional events that occur when all satellite radii (save Titan's) are increased by 1000 km. A third listing predicts eclipses of satellites by (the shadow of) the ring. Photometric observations of a large number of these events will add much precise information to our knowledge of the Saturnian system at a critical time.  相似文献   

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If an electrically conducting medium (e.g. a dusty plasma) rotates around a gravitating central body, which possesses an axisymmetric dipole field, the medium is supported to two-thirds by the centrifugal force and to one-third by electromagnetic forces under the condition that the magnetic field is strong enough to controll the motion. If the electromagnetic forces disappear — e.g. by a de-ionisation of the dusty plasma — the medium will fall down to two-thirds of its original central distance. The result of this process will be a cosmogonic shadow effect which is described in some detail.The Voyager 1/Saturn results demonstrate that the macro-structure of the Saturnian ring system can be explained as a result of this effect working at the formation of the system. The agreement between the theoretical results and the observations is better than a few percent.A similar analysis of the asteroidal belt shows that its macro-structure can also be explained by the cosmogonic shadow effect. The agreement between theory and observations is perhaps even better than in the Saturnian ring system.The observational results demonstrate that during their formation both the Saturnian ring and the asteroidal belt passed a plasma state dominated by electromagnetic effects.  相似文献   

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Mark A. Williams 《Icarus》1983,56(3):611-612
The lightning hypothesis for Saturn's electrostatic discharges is discussed from the point of view of terrestrial lightning energetics. The total energy of a Saturnian lightning source is inferred to be about 1013 J; however, some SED characteristics are not consistent with a terrestrial-like lightning source.  相似文献   

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The distributions of long-period comets with respect to the minimum distance Δ between their orbits and the orbit of Saturn or Jupiter, constructed by Konopleva using data up to 1972, exhibit a sharp peak at Δ<0.5 au for the Saturnian family, while being fairly monotonic for Jupiter. Hence, in view of the appreciable eccentricity of Saturn's orbit and the rotation of its perihelion longitude with a period of 47 kyr, the conclusion was drawn by Drobyshevski that the objects belonging to this peak are young (10 kyr).
Similar distributions constructed using more recent data show less pronounced differences between one another. Analysis of the distributions for various epochs shows that the initially noted difference is due to observational selection, being inherent to brighter comets. Since on average the cometary activity fades with age, the conclusion that the Saturnian family comets, forming the peak at Δ<0.5 au, are young is all the more substantiated. The question concerning the origin of these comets, which in all likelihood were ejected over a period of a decade from deep inside the Saturnian sphere of influence , is still open. The only self-consistent hypothesis that we see now is that of their appearance as a result of an explosion of the electrolysed ice envelope of Titan. We encourage the development of other explanations.  相似文献   

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Experimental results on the interaction between fast bombarding ions and solid targets simulating satellite surfaces in the Outer Solar System are reviewed. Applications to Jovian, Saturnian, Uranian, Neptunian, and Plutonian systems suggest the important role played by cosmic and magnetospheric ions in eroding material, in redistributing it on the surfaces of some objects, and in producing either thin or thick mantles of dark organics.  相似文献   

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The mathematical model developed by Brown and Shook is used to explain the absence of asteroids in the Kirkwood gaps as well as the existence of some resonant asteroids with orbital periods commensurable to that of Jupiter. In addition, this model can possibly explain the biased number distributions at the commensurable positions of both resonant gaps and clusters. However, this resonant model is probably not applicable to the Saturnian ring system due to the possible cosmogonic plasma process during its formation.  相似文献   

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Differences in crater morphology between the Jovian and Saturnian-Uranian ice satellites implies a weaker surface strength for Ganymede and Callisto and thus a more concentrated composition of water. This compositional anomaly among the ice satellites is apparently due to a more complete migration of heavy material toward the inner part of the pre-planetary disc of the Jovian system than occurred in the discs of the Saturnian and Uranian systems.  相似文献   

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The position of the satellite within the protonebula, the influence of the parent planet, particularly the relative effects of tidal (gravitational) as opposed to radiogenic (internal) heat generating processes, as well as the type of ice, exert a control on the evolutionary histories of the Jovian and Saturnian satellites. The landscapes of the moons are modified by surface deformational processes (tectonic activity derived from within the body) and externally derived cratering. The geological history of the Galilean satellites is deduced from surface stratigraphic successions of geological units. Io and Europa, with crater-free surfaces, are tectonically more advanced than crater-saturated Callisto.Two thermal-drive models are proposed based on: an expression for externally derived gravitational influences between two bodies; and internal heat generation via radiogenic decay (expressed by surface area/volume ratio). Both parameters, for the Galilean satellites, are plotted against an inferred product of tectonic processes — the age of the surface terrain. From these diagrams, the tectonic evolutionary state of the more distant Saturnian system are predicted. These moons are fitted into an evolutionary framework for the Solar System.Based on a paper presented at the 1985 Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.  相似文献   

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G.P. Horedt  G. Neukum 《Icarus》1984,60(3):710-717
Equations have been derived for the asymmetries of crater frequency over the surface of a synchronously rotating satellite, when the orbital velocities of projectiles about the parent planet are always larger than the satellite's circular orbital velocity. If the projectiles orbit the planet in moderately eccentric ellipses, no marked apex-antapex asymmetries of crater frequency distribution are expected. Theoretical values of apex-antapex asymmetries are presented for the Earth, the Moon, and some Jovian and Saturnian satellites, and are compared with available observational and theoretical results.  相似文献   

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We report on taking, successfully, the rare opportunity to monitor photoelectrically the eclipse of Saturn's largest satellite (Titan) and present a light curve. Comparing this light curve with similar ones obtained for Jovian satellites we deduce the Saturnian stratosphere to be relatively clear, at least at the latitude (25° S) probed.  相似文献   

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Images of the icy Saturnian satellites Mimas, Enceladus, Tethys, Dione, Rhea, Iapetus, and Phoebe, derived by the Voyager and Cassini cameras are used to produce new local high-resolution image mosaics as well as global mosaics [http://ciclops.org, http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov]. These global mosaics are valuable both for scientific interpretation and for the planning of future flybys later in the ongoing Cassini orbital tour. Furthermore, these global mosaics can be extended to standard cartographic products.  相似文献   

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Atoms which escape Titan's atmosphere are unlikely to possess escape velocity from Saturn, and can orbit the planet until lost by ionization or collision with Titan. It is predicted that a toroidal ring of between ~1 and ~103 atoms or molecules cm?3 exists around Saturn at a distance of about 10 times the radius of the visible rings. This torus may be detectable from Earth-orbit and detection of nondetection of it may provide some information about the presence or absence of a Saturnian magnetic field, and the exospheric temperature and atmospheric escape rate of Titan. It is estimated that, if Titan has a large exosphere, ~97% or more of the escaping atoms can be recaptured by Titan, thereby decreasing the effective net atmospheric loss rate by up to two orders of magnitude. With such a reduction in atmospheric loss rates, it becomes more plausible to suggest that satellites previously thought too small to retain an atmosphere may have one. It is suggested that Saturn be examined by Lyman-α and other observations to search for the gaseous torus of Titan. If successful, these could then be extended to other satellites.The effect of a hypothetical Saturnian magnetosphere on the atmosphere of Titan is investigated. It is shown that, if Saturn has a magnetic field comparable to Jupiter's (~10 G at the planetary surface), the magnetospheric plasma can supply Titan with hydrogen at a rate comparable to the loss rates in some of the models of Trafton (1972) and Sagan (1973). A major part of the Saturnian ionospheric escape flux (~ 1027 photoelectrons sec?1) could perhaps be captured by Titan. At the upper limit, this rate of hydrogen input to the satellite could total ~0.1 atm pressure over the lifetime of the solar system, an amount comparable to estimates of the present atmospheric pressure of Titan.  相似文献   

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The presence of central peak craters and the absence of central pit craters on Triton implies a surface rigidity similar to the Saturnian and Uranian satellites and stronger than that of the Jupiter satellites Ganymede and Callisto. Tectonically degraded terrain may exist at the antipode of the large impact structure on 1989N1. Dome craters on Triton may represent a form of solid state volcanism.  相似文献   

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The results of the reduction, investigation, and comparison of the photographic observations of the major Saturnian satellites and CCD observations with an ST6 CCD camera obtained at the 264nch Pulkovo refractor in 1995–2007 are presented. A comparison of the observational results with the TASS 1.7 theory of motion of the Saturnian satellites has served as the basis for investigating and comparing the series of observations. The period-averaged (O-C) residuals and observational errors have been calculated. A comparison of the series of CCD and photographic observations has shown the same external accuracy of the observations at a higher internal accuracy of the CCD observations than that of the photographic ones. A comparison of the Pulkovo results with those of other authors has shown them to be close in accuracy. The accuracy of the theory has been estimated by comparing simultaneous (on the same night) CCD and photographic observations. The errors of the observations and the theory have been found from this comparison to be the following: 0.081“ and 0.067” for the observations and 0.077“ and 0.115” for the theory (inxandy, respectively). An analysis of the dependence of (O-C)x,y for three satellites (the sixth, seventh, and eighth) on the satellite positions in Saturn-centered orbits has revealed systemat ic deviations for the seventh satellite in both coordinates. The positions of Saturn have been determined from satellite observations without measuring its images on photographic plates with accuracies of 0.121“ and 0.105” in right ascension and declination, respectively.  相似文献   

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Two of the features in the Saturnian ring system recently observed by the Voyager 1 spacecraft are (a) the braiding of theF-ring and (b) the radial spokes that rotate across theB-ring. Both of these phenomena are explained by recognizing that the grains that constitute both theF-ring and the spokes are charged to high electrostatic potentials and are sufficiently small to be strongly affected by the magnetic field of the planet. Processes for the charging of the grains are also suggested.  相似文献   

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