Solution of the Sitnikov Problem

A new analytic expression for the position of the infinitesimal body in the elliptic Sitnikov problem is presented. This solution is valid for small bounded oscillations in cases of moderate primary eccentricities. We first linearize the problem and obtain solution to this Hill's type equation....

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Published in:Celestial mechanics and dynamical astronomy 2003-12, Vol.87 (4), p.353-369
Main Author: Faruque, S B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A new analytic expression for the position of the infinitesimal body in the elliptic Sitnikov problem is presented. This solution is valid for small bounded oscillations in cases of moderate primary eccentricities. We first linearize the problem and obtain solution to this Hill's type equation. After that the lowest order nonlinear force is added to the problem. The final solution to the equation with nonlinear force included is obtained through first the use of a Courant and Snyder transformation followed by the Lindstedt-Poincaré perturbation method and again an application of Courant and Snyder transformation. The solution thus obtained is compared with existing solutions, and satisfactory agreement is found.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0923-2958
1572-9478
DOI:10.1023/B:CELE.0000006721.86255.3e