Abstract
In this report we show that modern computer performances and state-of-the-art
algebraic manipulator software are sufficiently developed to carry out our generalised analytical perturbative theory. This report addresses three technical aspects to develop a general perturbative theory and illustrates its power by applying it to investigate the inhomogeneous gravitational fields of asteroids.
algebraic manipulator software are sufficiently developed to carry out our generalised analytical perturbative theory. This report addresses three technical aspects to develop a general perturbative theory and illustrates its power by applying it to investigate the inhomogeneous gravitational fields of asteroids.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | European Space Agency |
Number of pages | 43 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Feb 2012 |
Keywords
- mission analysis
- mathematics
- gravitational fields
- asteroids
- perturbation analysis