Invariant manifolds to design scientific operative orbits in the Pluto-Charon binary system

Guzzetti, D, Lavagna, M and Armellin, R (2012) Invariant manifolds to design scientific operative orbits in the Pluto-Charon binary system In: 22nd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, 2012, 2012-01-29 - 2012-02-02, Charleston, U.S.A..

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Abstract

Feasibility of operative orbits in the Pluto-Charon system has been investigated in this work. Given that currently only the New Horizon NASA mission will perform a quick fly-by of Pluto-Charon, the chance to close a spacecraft in orbit around the system would represent a significant add-on in the science knowledge domain and an interesting challenge from the flight dynamics perspective. A R3BP coupled with the invariant manifolds are the main tools here exploited to manage the trajectories design; possible itineraries and strategies, that can meet the requirements of costs minimization, long operative life and adequate coverage of the surfaces, are proposed.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Conference Paper)
Subjects :	Electronic Engineering
Divisions :	Surrey research (other units)
Authors :	Guzzetti, D, Lavagna, M and Armellin, R
Date :	2012
Copyright Disclaimer :	Copyright 2014 by American Astronautical Society
Contributors :	Contribution Name Email ORCID http://www.loc.gov/loc.terms/relators/EDT McAdams, JV http://www.loc.gov/loc.terms/relators/EDT McKinley, DP http://www.loc.gov/loc.terms/relators/EDT Berry, MM http://www.loc.gov/loc.terms/relators/EDT Jenkins, KL http://www.loc.gov/loc.terms/relators/PBL Univelt Inc.,
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Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	09 Dec 2016 13:50
Last Modified :	23 Jan 2020 13:19
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/813083

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