Satellite Sweeping of Electrons and Protons in Saturn's Inner Magnetosphere.
Abstract
In a computer simulation particles of various energies were followed along their orbits to determine the probability of their absorption during one encounter with an inner satellite of Saturn, giving special consideration to leapfrog and corkscrew escape factors. The time interval between encounters may then be used to yield a measure of particle lifetimes in given satellite L shells. Energy and pitch angle dependence of satellite sweeping efficiency is illustrated. As expected, the small gyroradius electrons are completely absorbed in one satellite encounter, while the large gyroradius protons exhibit varying degrees of depletion. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA087896
Entities
People
- R. Rairden
Organizations
- University of Iowa