Orbital transfers in an asteroid system considering the solar radiation pressure

The present paper studies the effects of the radiation pressure in the trajectories of a spacecraft in transfers between the collinear Lagrange points of a double asteroid system. The system considered is this paper is formed by the double asteroid 1996FG 3 and the maneuvers are always assumed to be...

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Published in:Astrophysics and space science 2017-10, Vol.362 (10), p.1, Article 187
Main Authors: Oliveira, Geraldo Magela Couto, Bertachini de A. Prado, Antonio F., Sanchez, Diogo Merguizo, Gomes, Vivian Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asteroids
Astrobiology
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Cosmology
Gravitation
Maneuvers
Observations and Techniques
Orbital maneuvers
Orbits
Original Article
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Radiation
Radiation pressure
Solar radiation
Space Exploration and Astronautics
Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics
Spacecraft
Sun
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Summary:The present paper studies the effects of the radiation pressure in the trajectories of a spacecraft in transfers between the collinear Lagrange points of a double asteroid system. The system considered is this paper is formed by the double asteroid 1996FG 3 and the maneuvers are always assumed to be bi-impulsive. In a system formed by asteroids, the solar radiation pressure has a significant influence in the transfers paths. This occurs because the gravitational forces in these systems are smaller if compared with systems formed by larger bodies. Solutions with lower and higher fuel consumption can be found by adding the solar radiation pressure. The radiation pressure was not used as a control but its effects over the transfers were measured. For a small system of primaries such as an asteroid system, it is very important to take into account this force to make sure that the spacecraft will reach the desired point.
ISSN:0004-640X
1572-946X
DOI:10.1007/s10509-017-3162-4