Modeling the Dynamical Evolution of Saturn's E ring Following a Cryovolcanic Eruption on Enceladus

by Shirin Gul Zaidi

Enceladus is a small icy moon of Saturn's that is well-known for its importance in studying habitability and the outermost, diffuse E ring of Saturn. Using numerical simulations to study the orbital evolution of E ring particles from Enceladus, we find that in order for Enceladus to be the artist for the thin "E ring paint" on the moons, it is likely that Enceladus has has sustained eruptions to create a steady state E ring.

Major: 
Planetary Science and Astronomy
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Rebekah Dawson
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
275

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