A new conservative scheme for solving the two body problem
By: B. Neta, Y. Ilan-Lipowski
Contributors: Ilan-Lipowski, Yoram; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Mathematics
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 10
Subjects: N BODY PROBLEM; CIRCULAR ORBITS
Other titles: NPS-53-88-009.
Description: The well known Stormer-Cowell class of linear k-step methods for the solution of second order initial value problems suffer from orbital instability. The solution of a problem describing a uniform motion in a circular orbit, spirals inward. Several modifications were suggested, some require the a-priori knowledge of the frequency. A method is developed here based on the conservation of energy and momentum. This method overcomes the aforementioned difficulty. Keywords: Two body problem, Conservative scheme. (jhd)
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-53-88-009."

"August 1988."

AD A199 345.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 9-10).

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