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The Sisyphus particle detectorThe particle measurement subsystem planned for the MJS 77 mission is described. Scientific objectives with respect to Saturn's rings are as follows: (1) measure particles outside the visible rings, including particulates orbiting in more distant rings and particles scattered out of visible rings, (2) measure meteoroid environment in vicinity of Saturn, and (3) develop an understanding of the dynamics of the rings with respect to their collisional interaction with the environment.
Document ID
19750009181
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Soberman, R. K.
(General Electric Co. Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington The Rings of Saturn
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
75N17253
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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