Poincaré Section

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A method to visualize high-dimensional dynamical behavior by examining intersections with a specific low-dimensional submanifold of phase space.

Application Value

The Poincaré Section plays a significant role in cislunar space mission design, analysis, and control. In orbital design, it can be leveraged for transfer trajectory optimization; in navigation and control, it improves mission execution precision and reliability; in system analysis, it facilitates deeper understanding of complex multi-body dynamical behavior, guiding mission planning and risk assessment.

  • J2-Invariant Orbit
  • Interior Point Optimization
  • N-Body Dynamics
  • Start-End State Constraint

References

  • Marchal - 1990 - The three-body problem
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