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Rotational Dynamics and Evolution of Planetary Satellites in the Solar and Exoplanetary Systems. / Melnikov, A. V.; Shevchenko, I. I.
In: Solar System Research, Vol. 56, No. 1, 01.2022, p. 1-22.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Rotational Dynamics and Evolution of Planetary Satellites in the Solar and Exoplanetary Systems
AU - Melnikov, A. V.
AU - Shevchenko, I. I.
N1 - Melnikov, A.V., Shevchenko, I.I. Rotational Dynamics and Evolution of Planetary Satellites in the Solar and Exoplanetary Systems. Sol Syst Res 56, 1–22 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1134/S003809462201004X
PY - 2022/1
Y1 - 2022/1
N2 - Abstract: In this review we consider the main rotation regimes that are inherent for planetary satellites of the Solar System, satellites of trans-Neptunian objects, and potential satellites of extrasolar planets. Both the findings of classical theoretical studies and the recent conclusions on the observed rotational dynamics of satellites and their long-term dynamical tidal evolution are described. We concentrate on a regime of a satellite’s rotation that is synchronous with its orbital motion and is observed for all major planetary satellites (radius of the figure larger than ~500 km). We also consider irregularly shaped minor satellites (with a figure radius less than ~300 km), rotating regularly and much faster than in the case of synchronous rotation. The regime of chaotic rotation (tumbling) observed for the seventh satellite of Saturn, Hyperion, is analyzed at length. We also discuss the possibility of chaotic rotation of other minor satellites. Results and research prospects for the rotational dynamics of exomoons are presented.
AB - Abstract: In this review we consider the main rotation regimes that are inherent for planetary satellites of the Solar System, satellites of trans-Neptunian objects, and potential satellites of extrasolar planets. Both the findings of classical theoretical studies and the recent conclusions on the observed rotational dynamics of satellites and their long-term dynamical tidal evolution are described. We concentrate on a regime of a satellite’s rotation that is synchronous with its orbital motion and is observed for all major planetary satellites (radius of the figure larger than ~500 km). We also consider irregularly shaped minor satellites (with a figure radius less than ~300 km), rotating regularly and much faster than in the case of synchronous rotation. The regime of chaotic rotation (tumbling) observed for the seventh satellite of Saturn, Hyperion, is analyzed at length. We also discuss the possibility of chaotic rotation of other minor satellites. Results and research prospects for the rotational dynamics of exomoons are presented.
KW - celestial mechanics
KW - dynamical chaos
KW - exoplanetary systems
KW - planetary satellites
KW - resonances
KW - rotational dynamics
KW - Solar System
KW - tidal interaction
KW - IRREGULAR SATELLITES
KW - HYPERION
KW - CHAOTIC ROTATION
KW - LIGHT-CURVE
KW - NONSPHERICAL NATURAL SATELLITES
KW - MOTION
KW - INNER SATELLITES
KW - ORBIT
KW - TITANS ROTATION
KW - SATURNIAN MOONS
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U2 - 10.1134/s003809462201004x
DO - 10.1134/s003809462201004x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85125531340
VL - 56
SP - 1
EP - 22
JO - Solar System Research
JF - Solar System Research
SN - 0038-0946
IS - 1
ER -
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