Saturn's Ionosphere
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Author(s)
Moore, L
Galand, MIF
Kliore, AJ
Nagy, AF
O'Donoghue, J
Type
Chapter
Abstract
This chapter summarizes our current understanding of the ionosphere of Saturn. We give an overview of Saturn ionospheric science from the Voyager era to the present, with a focus on the wealth of new data and discoveries enabled by Cassini, including a massive increase in the number of electron density altitude profiles. We discuss recent ground-based detection of the effect of "ring rain" on Saturn's ionosphere, and present possible model interpretations of the observations. Finally, we outline current model-data discrepancies and indicate how future observations can help in advancing our understanding of the various controlling physical and chemical processes.
Editor(s)
Baines, K
Date Issued
2018-05-01
Citation
Saturn in the 21st Century, 2018
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Journal / Book Title
Saturn in the 21st Century
Copyright Statement
This is the submitted version. This version is free to view and download for personal use only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale or use in derivative works. © Cambridge University Press
Sponsor
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Identifier
https://arxiv.org/abs/1701.05178
Grant Number
ST/K001051/1
ST/N000692/1
Subjects
astro-ph.EP
astro-ph.EP
Article Number
8