Non-Keplerian orbits for Mars solar reflectors

McInnes, C.R. (2002) Non-Keplerian orbits for Mars solar reflectors. JBIS, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 55 (3-4). pp. 74-84. ISSN 0007-084X

Abstract

The use of large solar reflectors to increase the insolation of Mars as part of a terraforming effort has been considered by several authors. This paper investigates the orbital dynamics of the problem in some detail and identifies a family of displaced, highly non-Keplerian planetary orbits suitable for the task. The stability properties of this family of orbits and the effect of orbit perturbations are investigated with a sub-group of passively stable orbits identified. Requirements for mirrors utilizing these passively stable orbits are also assessed and operational issues discussed. Finally, the use of static equilibria for solar reflectors on the night-side of Mars is considered and shown to be inefficient, or indeed impossible, due to the significant losses from the system.

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  Item type:	Article
  ID code:	6230
  Dates:	Date Event 2002 Published
  Subjects:	Technology > Mechanical engineering and machinery
  Department:	Faculty of Engineering > Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Depositing user:	Strathprints Administrator
  Date deposited:	11 Jun 2008
  Last modified:	04 Dec 2024 11:33
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  URI:	https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/6230