Published September 16, 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

The source of Saturn electrostatic discharges

  • 1. Radiophysics Inc., Boulder, CO (USA)
  • 2. Colorado Univ., Boulder (USA). Lab. for Atmospheric and Space Physics
  • 3. Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA (USA)

Description

The examination of Voyager 2 photopolarimeter data has revealed a narrow feature, possibly a gap, in Saturn's B ring. It is considered that a single unique object is responsible for both this feature and also the previously observed Saturn electrostatic discharge. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nature (London)
Journal Volume
299
Journal Issue
5880
Series
Nature (London).
Journal Page Range
236-237
ISSN
0028-0836

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
14735334
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES; ELECTROSTATICS; OPTICAL DEPTH CURVE; RADIOWAVE RADIATION; RINGS; SATURN PLANET
Descriptors DEC
DIAGRAMS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; INFORMATION; PLANETS; RADIATIONS