Orbital Dynamics in the Gravitational Field of Small Bodies
This prizewinning PhD thesis presents a general discussion of the orbital motion close to solar system small bodies (SSSBs), which induce non-central asymmetric gravitational fields in their neighborhoods. It introduces the methods of qualitative theory in nonlinear dynamics to the study of local/gl...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
| Series: | Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- SSSB Model and equations of motion
- Stability of equilibrium points and the local behavior of orbits
- Topology and stability of large-scale periodic orbits
- Resonant orbit near the equatorial plane
- Free motion of a particle close to the surface of SSSBs
- Conclusions and future directions