Semi-analytical solution for the optimal low-thrust deflection of near-Earth objects

This paper presents a semi-analytical solution of the asteroid deviation problem when a low-thrust action, inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the sun, is applied to the asteroid. The displacement of the asteroid at the minimum orbit interception distance from the Earth's...

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Main Authors: Colombo, Camilla (Author), Vasile, Massimiliano (Author), Radice, Gianmarco (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009.
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