Comparison between the R-band images and surface brightness profiles of a remnant that develops several tidal satellites (model gSdgSdo69, on the left) and one that does not (gSagSdo73, on the right). Top panels: R-band simulated image for the face-on view of each remnant, where tidal satellites can be easily identified. Bottom panels: R-band surface brightness profiles simulated in each case, showing peaks at the radial positions where the remnants present a satellite. (Color version online.)