Effective Pseudo-Potential

Author: Tianjiang Shuo Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

In the rotating frame of the circular restricted three-body problem, the sum of gravitational potential energy and the rotational centrifugal potential. It determines the shape of zero-velocity surfaces and the accessible region of the spacecraft in the rotating frame.

Application Value

Correct reference frame selection is fundamental to orbital mechanics calculations; different mission phases may require switching between different reference frames.

References

• 地月远距离逆行轨道脉冲调相方法