Port-Hamiltonian Based Control of the Sun-Earth 3D Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem: Stabilization of the <i>L</i>₁Lagrange Point

In this paper, we use Port-Hamiltonian framework to stabilize the Lagrange points in the Sun-Earth three-dimensional Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem (CRTBP). Through rewriting the CRTBP into Port-Hamiltonian framework, we are allowed to design the feedback controller through energy-shaping and dissipation injection. The closed-loop Hamiltonian is a candidate of the Lyapunov function to establish nonlinear stability of the designed equilibrium, which enlarges the application region of feedback controller compared with that based on linearized dynamics. Results show that the Port-Hamiltonian approach allows us to successfully stabilize the Lagrange points, where the Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) may fail. The feedback system based on Port-Hamiltonian approach is also robust against white noise in the inputs.

A review of periodic orbits in the circular restricted three-body problem

This review article aims to give a comprehensive review of periodic orbits in the circular restricted three-body problem(CRTBP),which is a standard ideal model for the Earth-Moon system and is closest to the practical mechanical model.It focuses the attention on periodic orbits in the Earth-Moon system.This work is primarily motivated by a series of missions and plans that take advantages of the three-body periodic orbits near the libration points or around two gravitational celestial bodies.Firstly,simple periodic orbits and their classification that is usually considered to be early work before 1970 are summarized,and periodic orbits around Lagrange points,either planar or three-dimensional,are intensively studied during past decades.Subsequently,stability index of a periodic orbit and bifurcation analysis are presented,which demonstrate a guideline to find more periodic orbits inspired by bifurcation signals.Then,the practical techniques for computing a wide range of periodic orbits and associated quasi-periodic orbits,as well as constructing database of periodic orbits by numerical searching techniques are also presented.For those unstable periodic orbits,the station keeping maneuvers are reviewed.Finally,the applications of periodic orbits are presented,including those in practical missions,under consideration,and still in conceptual design stage.This review article has the function of bridging between engineers and researchers,so as to make it more convenient and faster for engineers to understand the complex restricted three-body problem(RTBP).At the same time,it can also provide some technical thinking for general researchers.

A novel method of periodic orbit computation in circular restricted three-body problem

Periodic orbits are fundamental keys to understand the dynamical system of circular restricted three-body problem, and they play important roles in practical deep-space exploration. Current methods of periodic orbit computation need a high-order analytical approximate solution to start the iteration process, thus making the computation complicated and limiting the types of periodic orbits that can be obtained. By utilizing the symmetry of the restricted three-body problem, a special kind of flow function is constructed, so as to map a state on the plane of symmetry to another state that also lies in this plane. Based on this flow function, a new method of periodic orbit computation is derived. This method needs neither a starting analytic approximation nor the state transition matrix to be computed, so it can be conveniently implemented on a computer. Besides, this method is unaffected by the nonlinearity of the dynamical system, allowing a large set of periodic orbits which have x-z plane symmetry to be computed numerically. As examples, some planar periodic orbits (e.g. Lyapunov orbit) and spatial periodic orbits (e.g. Halo orbit) are computed. By further combining with a differential correction process, the method introduced here can be used to design resonant orbits that can jump between different resonant frequencies. One such resonant orbit is given in this paper, verifying the efficiency of this method.

Oblateness Effect of Saturn on Halo Orbits of L1 and L2 in Saturn-Satellites Restricted Three-Body Problem

The Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem (CRTBP) with more massive primary as an oblate spheroid with its equatorial plane coincident with the plane of motion of the primaries is considered to generate the halo orbits around L1 and L2 for the seven satellites (Mimas, Enceladus, Tethys, Dione, Rhea, Titan and Iapetus) of Saturn in the frame work of CRTBP. It is found that the oblateness effect of Saturn on the halo orbits of the satellites closer to Saturn has significant effect compared to the satellites away from it. The halo orbits L1 and L2 are found to move towards Saturn with oblateness.

Halo Orbits around Sun-Earth L1 in Photogravitational Restricted Three-Body Problem with Oblateness of Smaller Primary

This paper deals with generation of halo orbits in the three-dimensional photogravitational restricted three-body problem, where the more massive primary is considered as the source of radiation and the smaller primary is an oblate spheroid with its equatorial plane coincident with the plane of motion. Both the terms due to oblateness of the smaller primary are considered. Numerical as well as analytical solutions are obtained around the Lagrangian point L1, which lies between the primaries, of the Sun-Earth system. A comparison with the real time flight data of SOHO mission is made. Inclusion of oblateness of the smaller primary can improve the accuracy. Due to the effect of radiation pressure and oblateness, the size and the orbital period of the halo orbit around L1 are found to increase.

Restricted Three-Body Problem in Different Coordinate Systems

In this paper of the series, the equations of motion for the spatial circular restricted three-body problem in sidereal spherical coordinates system were established. Initial value procedure that can be used to compute both the spherical and Cartesian sidereal coordinates and velocities was also developed. The application of the procedure was illustrated by numerical example and graphical representations of the variations of the two sidereal coordinate systems.

Restricted Three-Body Problem in Cylindrical Coordinates System

In this paper, the equations of motion for spatial restricted circular three body problem will be established using the cylindrical coordinates. Initial value procedure that can be used to compute both the cylindrical and Cartesian coordinates and velocities is also developed.

STUDIES OF MELNIKOV METHOD AND TRANSVERSAL HOMOCLINIC ORBITS IN THE CIRCULAR PLANAR RESTRICTED THREE－BODY PROBLEM

Non-Hamiltonian systems containing degenerate fixed points obtained from twodegrees of freedom near-integrable Hamiltonian systems through non-canonicaltransformations are dealt with in this paper. Two criteria .for determining theexistence of transversal homoclinic and heteroclinic orbits are presented. By exploitingthese criteria the existence of the transversal homoclinic orbits and so, of thetransversal homoclinic tangle .phenomenon in the near-integrable circular planarrestricted three-body problem with sufficiently small mass ratio of the two primaries isproven. Under some assumptions, the existence of the transversal heleroclinic orbits isproven. The global qualitative phase diagram is also illustrated.

Halo Orbits in the Photo-Gravitational Restricted Three-Body Problem

We study of halo orbits in the circular restricted three-body problem (CRTBP) with both the primaries as sources of radiation. The positioning of the triangular equilibrium points is discussed in a rotating coordinate system.

Lissajous Orbits at the Collinear Libration Points in the Restricted Three-Body Problem with Oblateness

In the present work, the collinear equilibrium points of the restricted three-body problem are studied under the effect of oblateness of the bigger primary using an analytical and numerical approach. The periodic orbits around these points are investigated for the Earth-Moon system. The Lissajous orbits and the phase spaces are obtained under the effect of oblateness.

Artificial Equilibrium Points in the Low-Thrust Restricted Three-Body Problem When Both the Primaries Are Oblate Spheroids

This paper studies the existence and stability of the artificial equilibrium points (AEPs) in the low-thrust restricted three-body problem when both the primaries are oblate spheroids. The artificial equilibrium points (AEPs) are generated by canceling the gravitational and centrifugal forces with continuous low-thrust at a non-equilibrium point. Some graphical investigations are shown for the effects of the relative parameters which characterized the locations of the AEPs. Also, the numerical values of AEPs have been calculated. The positions of these AEPs will depend not only also on magnitude and directions of low-thrust acceleration. The linear stability of the AEPs has been investigated. We have determined the stability regions in the xy, xz and yz-planes and studied the effect of oblateness parameters A1(0A1?and ?A2(0A2<1) on the motion of the spacecraft. We have found that the stability regions reduce around both the primaries for the increasing values of oblateness of the primaries. Finally, we have plotted the zero velocity curves to determine the possible regions of motion of the spacecraft.

Dynamics of Satellite Formation Utilizing the Perturbed Restricted Three-Body Problem

The dynamics of satellites formation is of great interest for the space mission. This work discusses a more efficient model of the relative motion dynamics of satellites formation. The model is based on employing the concepts restricted three-body problem (R3BP) and for more accuracy, it considers the effects of both oblateness and radiation pressure on deputy relative motion w.r.t the chief satellite. A model of deputy relative motion w.r.t the chief satellite is derived in the local-vertical local-horizontal system and simplified assuming the concept of the circular restricted three-body problem (CR3BP). The deputy equations of motion were rewritten in the form of recurrence relations and solved numerically using the Lie series approach. Assuming that the formation is revolving around the Moon in the Earth-Moon system, the effects of both oblateness and radiation pressure on the deputy satellite orbit were assessed through a particular example of satellites formation. A comparison between the perturbed and unperturbed R3BP shows a significant difference in the deputy relative position that has to be considered for the formation dynamics.

Universal method for designing periodic orbits by homotopy classes in the elliptic restricted three-body problem

The current methods for designing periodic orbits in the elliptic restricted three-body problem(ERTBP)have the disadvantages of targeting limited orbits and ergodic searches and considering only symmetric orbits.A universal method for designing periodic orbits is proposed in this paper.First,the homotopy classes of orbits are structured based on their topological structures.Second,a dynamic model based on homotopy classes,ranging from the circular restricted three-body problem(CRTBP)to the ERTBP,can be built using the homotopy method.Third,a multi-and a single-period orbit were selected based on the resonance ratios.Finally,the corresponding orbit in the ERTBP was computed by modifying the initial condition of the orbit in the CRTBP.This method,without an ergodic search,can extend to any orbit,including an asymmetric orbit in the CRTBP,to the ERTBP model,and the two orbits are of the same homotopy class.Examples of the Earth–Moon ERTBP are presented to verify the efficiency of this method.

Periodic Orbits in the Photogravitational Restricted Problem When the Primaries Are Triaxial Rigid Bodies

We have studied periodic orbits generated by Lagrangian solutions of the restricted three-body problem when both the primaries are triaxial rigid bodies and source of radiation pressure. We have determined periodic orbits for different values of (h is energy constant;μ is mass ratio of the two primaries;are parameters of triaxial rigid bodies and are radiation parameters). These orbits have been determined by giving displacements along the tangent and normal at the mobile co-ordinates as defined in our papers (Mittal et al. [1]-[3]). These orbits have been drawn by using the predictor-corrector method. We have also studied the effect of triaxial bodies and source of radiation pressure on the periodic orbits by taking fixed value of μ.

地月历表误差对共线平动点周期轨道的误差影响分析

基于圆形限制性三体问题下地月平动点的3阶轨道解析解,分析不同初值条件下的轨道演化特性,并基于误差传播理论研究地月历表误差对地月共线平动点周期轨道在不同初值及初值误差时的影响。结果表明:1)轨道误差与地月历表误差在同一个量级,当地月历表误差均值不为0时,其峰值大约为地月历表误差的2.5倍,轨道误差随时间变化的无量纲周期约为轨道无量纲周期的0.5倍;2)在同一条轨道的不同位置,地月历表误差影响存在较大差异,平面Lyapunov轨道、Halo轨道和垂直Lyapunov轨道误差的峰值点分别位于或接近X向最大值与最小值处、Z向最大值与最小值处和z=0处。

一种面向限制性三体问题的轨道-姿态运动模态构建方法

针对平动点附近的具有强非线性和耦合性的轨道-姿态动力学机理分析,以及如何利用其动力学特性完成相关任务操作等问题,提出了基于Floquet理论的轨道-姿态运动模态构建方法,并探讨了所构建模态的典型应用。首先,在平动点轨道-姿态周期解的基础上,对轨道-姿态状态转移矩阵进行分块,根据分块矩阵特征值特点,建立了姿态模态和姿轨耦合模态,与轨道模态共同构成完整的轨道-姿态运动模态。然后,对模态特性进行了相空间分析。最后,以平动点相对轨道-姿态运动解析、平动点轨道-姿态稳定性控制和平动点轨道附近姿轨编队设计为应用案例,相应数值仿真表明了所提出模态的正确性,以及在典型航天任务设计与控制中的应用价值。

不稳定地月循环轨道的混沌控制方法

针对现有的地月循环轨道稳定控制方法仅对少数轨道有效的缺点,本文提出了一种圆型限制性三体问题下不稳定地月循环轨道的混沌控制方法。首先在循环轨道上选择候选不动点及其对应的庞加莱截面图;然后通过混沌控制方法将轨道在庞加莱截面图上的投影点移动到不动点的稳定方向上;再计算轨道被控制后的目标点和轨道投影点到不动点之间偏差距离的比例,依次对比例最小的候选不动点进行筛选;最后根据所选择的不动点确定庞加莱截面图,计算控制脉冲量,对循环轨道进行稳定控制。仿真结果表明,本文所提出的方法适用于各种类型的地月循环轨道,相比现有方法至少节省了66%的能耗,能够使循环轨道长时间趋于稳定。

共线平动点中心流形上的轨道转移问题

圆形限制性三体问题共线平动点附近的平动点轨道由于其独特的动力学特性,在深空探测任务中有着重要价值,这些轨道间的轨道转移问题值得进行系统性研究.针对平动点轨道的计算与延拓,提出了一种基于数值的系统性计算平动点轨道的方法以及状态伴随法的轨道稳定维持策略.在此基础上,通过对大量平动点轨道不变流形以及平动点相空间中心流形的研究,设计了一套通过脉冲机动实现平动点轨道间轨道转移的系统性解决方案.该方法充分利用平动点动力学特性,在仿真验证中证实了方案的有效性,为平动点轨道转移研究提供了新的思路.

The co-orbital restricted three-body problem and its application

Based on large quantities of co-orbital phenomena in the motion of natural bodies and spacecraft, a model of the co-orbital restricted three-body problem is put forward. The fundamental results for the planar co-orbital circular restricted three-body problem are given, which include the selection of variables and equations of motion, a set of approximation formulas, and an approximate semi-analytical solution. They are applied to the motion of the barycenter of the planned gravitational observatory LISA constellation, which agrees very well with the solution of precise numerical integration.

A note on the full two-body problem and related restricted full three-body problem

Truncating at the second order of the mutual potential between two rigid bodies,time-explicit rst order solutions to the rotations and the orbital motion of the two bodies in the planar full two-body problem(F2BP)are constructed.Based on this analytical solution,equations of motion(EOMs)for the related restricted full three-body problem are given.In the case of the synchronous or double synchronous states for the full two-body problem,EOMs for the related restricted full three-body problem(RF3BP)are also given.At last,one example-the"collinear libration point"in the binary asteroid system-is given.