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Origin and evolution of the Saturn systemA review is provided of current concepts concerning the formation of the Saturn system and the subsequent history of the planet, its satellites, and rings. Emphasis is placed upon numerical models of Saturn's evolution and interior models of its satellites. Alternative theories are presented and assessed for the origins of the Saturn system, the rings of Saturn, and the atmosphere of Titan.
Document ID
19840006028
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Pollack, J. B. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Consolmagno, G. (MIT Cambridge, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1983
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Report/Patent Number
A-9485
NASA-TM-85847
NAS 1.15:85847
Accession Number
84N14096
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 153-03-60-01
PROJECT: RTOP 154-10-80-18
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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