3 papers
physics.space-ph2018
Dynamics in first-order mean motion resonances: analytical study of a simple model with stochastic behaviour
Sergey Efimov, Vladislav Sidorenko
We examine a 2DOF Hamiltonian system, which arises in study of first-order mean motion resonance in spatial circular restricted three-body problem "star-planet-asteroid", and point…
physics.space-ph2017
Long-term Attitude Dynamics of Space Debris in Sun-synchronous Orbits: Cassini Cycles and Chaotic Stabilization
Sergey Efimov, Dmitry Pritykin, Vladislav Sidorenko
Comprehensive analysis of space debris rotational dynamics is vital for active debris removal missions that require physical capture or de-tumbling of a target. We study the attitu…
physics.space-ph2017
Defunct Satellites in Nearly Polar Orbits: Long-term Evolution of Attitude Motion
Sergey Efimov, Dmitry Pritykin, Vladislav Sidorenko
Low Earth orbits (LEO) are known as a region of high space activity and, consequently, space debris highest density. Launcher upper stages and defunct satellites are the largest sp…