Symplectic methods in space mission design

by Dr Agustin Moreno

Tuesday 9 Jan 2024, 17:00 → 18:00 Europe/Berlin

H4 (Geomatikum)

Abstract: 

In this talk, I will illustrate how methods from symplectic

geometry can be leveraged in the early stages of space mission design,

i.e. when one is trying to choose a periodic trajectory in which to

place a spacecraft in orbit. I will discuss the same “symplectic

toolkit” that I have presented to the engineers at NASA responsible

for missions to Europa and Enceladus.

 

Based on joint work with Cengiz Aydin (Heidelberg), Urs Frauenfelder

(Augsburg), Dayung Koh (JPL, NASA), Otto van Koert (Seoul).