Simple simulation of solar system

Authors
Citation
J. Vrbik, Simple simulation of solar system, ASTRO SP SC, 266(4), 1999, pp. 557-567
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE
ISSN journal
0004640X → ACNP
Volume
266
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
557 - 567
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-640X(1999)266:4<557:SSOSS>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The article presents a simple derivation of a set of approximate formulas f or the rate of change of orbital elements of a planet, perturbed by a time- averaged gravitational farce due to the remaining planets of the solar syst em. The corresponding set of differential equations for long-time developme nt of planetary orbits is then numerically integrated and the results are s hown to be consistent with Milankovitch theory of climatic cycles.