On the minimum orbital intersection distance computation: a new effective method

Abstract

The computation of the Minimum Orbital Intersection Distance (MOID) is an old, but increasingly relevant problem. Fast and precise methods for MOID computation are needed to select potentially hazardous asteroids from a large catalogue. The same applies to debris with respect to spacecraft. An iterative method that strictly meets these two premises is presented.

arXiv comment13 pages, 10 figures, article accepted for publication in MNRAS

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