A symplectic mapping for the synchronous spin-orbit problem |
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| Authors: | Christoph Lhotka |
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| Institution: | 1. Départment de Mathématique, Namur Center for Complex Systems, Université FUNDP, Rempart de la Vierge, 8, 5000, Namur, Belgium
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| Abstract: | We derive a symplectic mapping model based on Hadjidemetriou’s method for the synchronous spin-orbit problem with and without the additional precession of the nodes. The mapping is derived from the averaged potential of the spin-orbit dynamical model and includes the main spin-orbit interactions, i.e. the non-zero obliquity and wobble motion of the rotating body. In addition the orbit of the perturbing body allows non-zero inclination and eccentricity. To obtain the equilibrium configuration we calculate the position and stability of the fixed points in the 1:1 spin-orbit resonance and relate them to the equilibria of the continuous system. We use the mapping equations to investigate the long-term stability close to the fixed point solutions of the mapping. We also apply the mapping method to the case of the moon Titan and validate the mapping approach by means of numerical integrations. The mapping model reproduces all the characteristics of Deprit’s model of free rotation as well as the dynamical features of Henrard’s averaged model of spin-orbit interaction with great precision. |
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