128 citations · 235 across the 6 of their papers we have counts for
Showing physics.space-phShow all
2 papers · 1 filter
physics.space-ph2011★ 16 cited
Modelling the reflective thermal contribution to the acceleration of the Pioneer spacecraft
F. Francisco, O. Bertolami, P. J. S. Gil +1
We present an improved method to compute the radiative momentum transfer in the Pioneer 10 & 11 spacecraft that takes into account both diffusive and specular reflection. The metho…
physics.space-ph2008★ 32 cited
Estimating radiative momentum transfer through a thermal analysis of the Pioneer Anomaly
O. Bertolami, F. Francisco, P. J. S. Gil +1
A methodology based on point-like sources is discussed, enabling a reliable estimate of the acceleration of the Pioneer 10 and 11 probes caused by thermal effects. A sensitivity an…