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Searching for orbits around the triple system 45 Eugenia

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Author(s):
Mescolotti, B. Y. P. M. ; Prado, A. F. B. A. ; Chiaradia, A. P. M. ; Gomes, V. M. ; IOP
Total Authors: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: WAKE CONFERENCE 2021; v. 911, p. 6-pg., 2017-01-01.
Abstract

Asteroids are small bodies that raises high interest, because they have unknown characteristics. The present research aims to study orbits for a spacecraft around the triple asteroid 45 Eugenia. The quality of the observations made by the spacecraft depends on the distance the spacecraft remains from the bodies of the system. It is used a semi-analytical model that is simple but able to represent the main characteristics of that system. This model is called "Precessing Inclined Bi-Elliptical Problem" (PIBEP). A reference system centered on the main body (Eugenia) and with the reference plane assumed to be in the orbital plane of the second more massive body, here called Petit-Prince, is used. The secondary bodies are assumed to be in elliptical orbits. In addition, it is assumed that the orbits of the smaller bodies are precessing due to the presence of the flattening of the main body (J(2)). This work analyzes orbits for the spacecraft with passages near Petit-Prince and Princesses, which are the two smaller bodies of the triple system. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/13101-4 - Study of orbital maneuvers to escape from collisions for a spacecraft and a group of particles
Grantee:Vivian Martins Gomes
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 11/08171-3 - Orbital dynamics of minor bodies
Grantee:Othon Cabo Winter
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 16/14665-2 - Astrodynamics applied to space vehicles.
Grantee:Antônio Fernando Bertachini de Almeida Prado
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants