Tube Structure

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

The tubular topological structure formed by invariant manifolds of small-amplitude libration point periodic orbits in phase space. Spacecraft can travel through transit orbits inside the tube to transfer between different spatial regions.

Application Value

管状结构描述动力学系统中不变流形形成的管状通道，轨道设计师利用管状结构规划低能转移路径。

Related Concepts

• Asymptotic Solution
• Perilune Database
• Libration Point Orbit Cataloging
• Floquet Modal Method

References

• DOI:10.16804/j.cnki.issn1006-3242.2023.05.009