Chaotic Evolution of the Solar System

Abstract

We have used a novel computer with a novel integration technique to study the evolution of the entire planetary system for nearly 100 million years. This calculation confirms that the evolution of the solar system as a whole is chaotic, with a remarkably short timescale of exponential divergence of about 4 million years. Additional numerical experiments indicate that the dynamical evolution of the Jovian planets is chaotic apart from the rest of the system, as is the motion of Pluto.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA260055

Entities

People

  • Gerald J. Sussman
  • Jack Wisdom

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 4G Wireless Networks
  • Abstracts
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Delta Functions
  • Eccentricity
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Frequency
  • Orbital Elements
  • Orbits
  • Outer Planets
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Planetary Sciences
  • Solar System
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.