Orbital Evolution in Resonance Lock. II. Two Mutually Perturbing Bodies
R. S. Gomes (1998)
- Published
- Aug 1, 1998
- Journal
- The Astronomical Journal · Vol. 116 · No. 2
- DOI
- 10.1086/300445
At a GlanceAI
Extends resonance-lock orbital evolution theory to the case of two mutually perturbing bodies.
SummaryAI
The work develops a framework for orbital evolution when two bodies remain trapped in a mean-motion resonance while both bodies significantly perturb each other. By moving beyond the common approximation of a test particle perturbed by a much larger primary, it targets more realistic situations such as comparable-mass satellites or planets. This helps clarify how resonant configurations can persist during long-term migration or dissipation-driven evolution, and what coupled changes in the orbits should be expected.
Method SnapshotAI
Analytical dynamical modeling of mean-motion resonant motion including mutual gravitational perturbations.
BackgroundAI
Celestial mechanics with mean-motion resonances and Hamiltonian perturbation theory basics.