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Orbital interactions - A new geometrical formalismThe geometry of encounters between two bodies on independent Keplerian orbits around a third body is considered by a novel analysis, which avoids approximations made in previous studies. For the case of most of the applications considered, the formulas for collision frequencies and orbital element rates of change due to close approaches which comprise the method agree with past results. It is shown that the method can be extended to such other applications as the consideration of oscillations in orbital elements due to secular perturbations, and the computation of probabilities of escape from the system.
Document ID
19820038379
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Greenberg, R.
(Science Applications, Inc. Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Astronomical Journal
Volume: 87
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
82A21914
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-2909
Distribution Limits
Public
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