Physics
Scientific paper
Jul 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986sci...233...43s&link_type=abstract
Science (ISSN 0036-8075), vol. 233, July 4, 1986, p. 43-64.
Physics
256
Remote Sensing, Uranus Atmosphere, Uranus Rings, Uranus Satellites, Voyager 2 Spacecraft, Atmospheric Circulation, Clouds, Haze, Satellite Surfaces
Scientific paper
Details of the characteristics of the Uranian atmosphere and the surface features and projected formation processes of the Uranian moons are surveyed on the basis of 7000 images obtained by Voyager 2. Brightness distribution curves are provided for the CH4 Uranian atmosphere, and various anomalies, e.g., banding, that are apparent are discussed. Attention is given to the detectable cloud structure, circulation patterns and wind effects, noting that at certain latitudes the wind speeds exceed the planetary rotational velocity. The physical dimensions, orientations and compositions of the nine rings are described, along with the locations and sizes of the 10 shepherd satellites discovered between Miranda and Uranus. Finally, the large database accumulated on the visual characteristics of the five major satellites is examined in detail, particularly in relation to the orbits, origins, formation processes and surface features.
Beebe Reta
Bliss D.
Boyce Joseph M.
Brahic Andre
Briggs Geoffrey A.
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