Simulation and characterization of trajectories in Sun-Jupiter-Comet system

Abstract

The trajectories of a comet in the Sun-Jupiter system have been simulated within framework of restricted three body problem. Specific case of the comet Oterma / cometary dust have been considered. In this investigation, effect of radiation from the Sun has been incorporated parametrically in terms of <img src='/image/spc_char/beta.gif' border=0>, ratio of the force due to radiation pressure and force of gravitational attraction from Sun. Phase space of the motion of comet / cometary dust has been analysed for regular and chaotic motion using Poincare surface of section method (SOS) and also the spatio-temporal pattern analysis.