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Saturn

In this study, we focus on the refraction of planetary radio emissions as they pass through the ionospheres of moons—electrically charged layers of the atmosphere—and develop a method to derive electron densities from their bending behavior. Conventional observation techniques have limitations in spatial coverage. To address this, we propose a new approach that simulates the radio wave paths through the ionospheres using computer-based ray tracing and inversely estimates the electron density. We are currently applying this method to derive the electron density distribution of Titan’s ionosphere using data from the Cassini spacecraft. Furthermore, in preparation for the upcoming JUICE mission, we are investigating the use of radio wave polarization (i.e., rotational direction) to improve the accuracy of the analysis.

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analysis Arase artificial-satellite aurora auroraX Cassini development Earth exploration-equipment FACTORS futureplans GEOTAIL HISAKI Hubble Space Telescope IPRT JUICE JUNO Jupiter LAMP2 LAPYUTA lower-atmosphere magnetosphere Mars Mars Express Mercury MIO MMX observation probe radio-telescope satellite Saturn simulation T60 telescope TSUKIYOMI ultraviolet-rays upper-atmosphere Venus Venus Express

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analysis Arase artificial-satellite aurora auroraX Cassini development Earth exploration-equipment FACTORS futureplans GEOTAIL HISAKI Hubble Space Telescope IPRT JUICE JUNO Jupiter LAMP2 LAPYUTA lower-atmosphere magnetosphere Mars Mars Express Mercury MIO MMX observation probe radio-telescope satellite Saturn simulation T60 telescope TSUKIYOMI ultraviolet-rays upper-atmosphere Venus Venus Express
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