Abstract A simple diffusion model of Saturn's radiation belts with a constant internal source and particle losses at the boundaries is considered. The radial diffusion coefficient is supposed to be DLL ∝ L4. The analytical solution to the stationary diffusion equation describes well the observed radial profiles of the distribution function of energetic protons in Saturn's magnetosphere.


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    Title :

    A Diffusion Model of Radial Distributions of Energetic Protons in Saturn's Magnetosphere


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    Publication date :

    2004




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    55.60 Raumfahrttechnik / 39.00 Astronomie: Allgemeines / 50.93 Weltraumforschung
    Local classification TIB:    770/3520/8000





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