Asymmetry

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A quantitative indicator of gravitational asymmetry, defined as the ratio of the third-body perturbation acceleration magnitude to the sum of all acceleration magnitudes, ranging from 0 to 1.

Application Value

This concept plays an important role in trajectory optimization and mission planning applications.

Related Concepts

• Jacobi Integral
• Coriolis Theorem
• Velocity Function

References

• 黄勇 等 - 2023 - 地月空间探测器星间测距自主定轨