Speed of sound in methane under conditions of planetary interiors
We present direct observations of acoustic waves in warm dense matter. We analyze wave-
number-and energy-resolved x-ray spectra taken from warm dense methane created by …
number-and energy-resolved x-ray spectra taken from warm dense methane created by …
Strong Tidal Dissipation at Uranus?
F Nimmo - The Planetary Science Journal, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Geophysical estimates of paleo heat fluxes on the Uranian moons Miranda and Ariel are in
the range of 25–75 mW m− 2. For a canonical Uranus dissipation factor Q= 18,000 …
the range of 25–75 mW m− 2. For a canonical Uranus dissipation factor Q= 18,000 …
Saturn's seismic rotation revisited
CR Mankovich, JW Dewberry… - The Planetary Science …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Normal mode seismology is a promising means of measuring rotation in gas giant interiors,
and ring seismology presents a singular opportunity to do so at Saturn. We calculate …
and ring seismology presents a singular opportunity to do so at Saturn. We calculate …
The first dedicated ice giants mission
KE Mandt - Science, 2023 - science.org
Uranus and Neptune are commonly called ice giants because they have a greater
percentage of heavy elements compared to the gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn. The only …
percentage of heavy elements compared to the gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn. The only …
The Uranus system from occultation observations (1977–2006): Rings, pole direction, gravity field, and masses of Cressida, Cordelia, and Ophelia
RG French, MM Hedman, PD Nicholson, PY Longaretti… - Icarus, 2024 - Elsevier
From an analysis of 31 Earth-based stellar occultations and three Voyager 2 occultations
spanning 1977–2006 (French et al. 2023a), we determine the keplerian orbital elements of …
spanning 1977–2006 (French et al. 2023a), we determine the keplerian orbital elements of …
Infalling of nano-dust because of air drag on Uranus
Uranus and Saturn share similarities in terms of their atmospheric composition, which is
primarily made up of hydrogen and helium, as well as their ring systems. Uranus has 13 …
primarily made up of hydrogen and helium, as well as their ring systems. Uranus has 13 …
Probing the Rock Mass Fraction and Transport Efficiency inside Uranus Using 40Ar Measurements
The bulk of Uranus consists of a rock–ice core, but the relative proportions of rock and ice
are unknown. Radioactive decay of potassium in the silicates produces 40 Ar. If transport of …
are unknown. Radioactive decay of potassium in the silicates produces 40 Ar. If transport of …
Uranus Orbiter and Probe: A Radio Science Investigation to Determine the Planet's Gravity Field, Depth of the Winds, and Tidal Deformations
M Parisi, AJ Friedson, CR Mankovich… - The Planetary …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract The most recent Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey has proposed
Uranus as the target for NASA's next large-scale mission. The interior structure and …
Uranus as the target for NASA's next large-scale mission. The interior structure and …
Dynamical Interactions and Mass Loss within the Uranian System
The origin and evolution of planetary rings and moons remains an active area of study,
particularly as they relate to the impact history and volatile inventory of the outer solar …
particularly as they relate to the impact history and volatile inventory of the outer solar …
The Speed of Sound in Methane under Conditions of the Thermal Boundary Layer of Uranus
We present the first direct observations of acoustic waves in warm dense matter. We analyze
wavenumber-and energy-resolved X-ray spectra taken from warm dense methane created …
wavenumber-and energy-resolved X-ray spectra taken from warm dense methane created …