Dynamics of the Uranian and Saturnian satellite systems - A chaotic route to melting Miranda?

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Nov 1988

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Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 76, Nov. 1988, p. 295-334. SERC-supported research.

Computer Science

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Ariel, Celestial Mechanics, Melting, Miranda, Saturn Satellites, Chaos, Comet Tails, Eccentricity, Inclination, Orbital Resonances (Celestial Mechanics), Voyager Project

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Miranda's anomalously large inclination, in conjunction with the postaccretional resurfacing of both Miranda and Ariel and anomalously large eccentricities characterizing the inner Uranian satellites, are presently held to suggest the disruption of resonant configurations that once existed in this satellite system. Classical analytical methods for the dynamics of resonance are here used to demonstrate how temporary capture into a second- or higher-order resonance can generate large increases in eccentricity and inclination on comparatively short time-scales. Such capture into resonance may result in chaotic motion.

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