Multiscale Astrodynamical Analysis for Improved xGEO Cislunar SDA

Abstract

The nonlinear astrodynamics beyond the geosynchronous belt (xGEO), encompassing secular, resonant, chaotic, close encounter, and manifold dynamics, is dramatically different than the weakly perturbed Keplerian approach used for over a half century for the detection and tracking of objects near Earth. We will uncover the foundational dynamics in the entire xGEO regime, including lunar mean motion and secular resonances, which have hitherto not been rigorously investigated, to holistically improve cislunar space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities beyond the traditional geocentric domains.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2025
Source ID
FA95502410194

Entities

People

  • Aaron Rosengren

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Space Objects