Ringmakers of Saturn PDF - Patrick Crusade

RINGMAKERS OF SATURN
Other streamers, (7) and (8), also flow aft. Streamer (8) starts at the
body; but streamer (7) commences from a lateral projection. Streamer
(6) shows an ability to branch directly forward. At the nose ahead of
the foreground lateral projection, a small jet (9), is emitted which
jumps or "shorts" to the projection. This phenomenon illustrates the
presence of different electrical potential (voltage) levels and demonstrates
the mechanism that governs flow paths. Also in this same
vicinity, numerous small radial emissions occur around the exhaust
cowl. The hub labeled (10) acts as a collector to coalesce beginning
streamers. Coalescence forms an embryonic streamer which ultimately
bursts forth.
In this chapter, cylindrical propulsive bodies of approximate
fineness ratio 13 have been pictured with lengths ranging from 1 to 4
earth diameters. The bodies and lateral projections spew matter at
elevated temperature and high electrical potential in an orderly,
understandable manner. Because of the natural propensity for emissions
to seek the least path of resistance to attain a lower potential, all
objects having a lower relative potential are subject to electromagnetic
inter-action in some degree. How influential it is, of course, depends
upon the distance between the electromagnetic components and the
object. Clearly, hot parts of a vehicle could leave imprints on large solid
objects, as though branded. Saturn's rings exhibit some of the many
residual forms which ejected matter can take. Because of their
mobility, vehicles can be expected to appear almost anywhere. A
signature of former presence would be unique, solidified objects of
appreciable size and differing shapes. Ejecta of different colors equate
to different substances, or compounds. Interestingly, water in vapor,
liquid or solid state most likely is a major and prolific exhaust product.
This assertion is based upon indications that Saturn's great rings are
composed of water ice. Vastness of range in vehicular capability
further is indicated by large-scale formation and huge, sustentative
luminous sources.
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