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The problem of close approach of two small masses in the field of massive oblate primary
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The problem of close approach of two small masses in the field of massive oblate primary

M Radwan, M K Ahmed and FAA El-Salam
Applied mathematics and computation, Vol.168(1), pp.389-397
01/09/2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2004.09.005

Abstract

Mathematics Mathematics, Applied Physical Sciences Science & Technology
The present work deals with the encounter problem of two small masses m(2) and m(3) describing initially elliptical orbits around a massive oblate primary. The equations of motion are developed, up to the power (1)/(3) of the small parameter, both for the center of mass and for the relative motion of m(2) and m(3) without any restrictions on the orbital elements. The equations of motion of the center of mass are expressed in terms of the Struble variables. (c) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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