The effect of J2 on equatorial and halo orbits around a magnetic planet
- Iñarrea, M. 1
- Lanchares, V. 1
- Palacián, J.F. 2
- Pascual, A.I. 1
- Pablo Salas, J. 1
- Yanguas, P. 2
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Universidad de La Rioja
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Universidad Pública de Navarra
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ISSN: 0960-0779
Año de publicación: 2009
Volumen: 42
Número: 1
Páginas: 155-169
Tipo: Artículo
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Resumen
We calculate equatorial and halo orbits around a non-spherical (both oblate and prolate) magnetic planet. It is known that circular equatorial and halo orbits exist for a dust grain orbiting a spherical magnetic planet. However, the frequency of the orbit is constrained by the charge-mass ratio of the particle. If the non-sphericity of the planet is taken into account this constraint is modified or, in some cases, it disappears. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.