Unravelling Temporal Variability in Saturn’s Spiral Density Waves: Results and Predictions
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We describe a model that accounts for the complex morphology of spiral density waves raised in Saturn’s rings by the co-orbital satellites, Janus and Epimetheus. Our model may be corroborated by future Cassini observations of these time-variable wave patterns. Subject headings: planets: rings — planets and satellites: individual (Epimetheus, Janus)
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