Testing the flyby anomaly with the GNSS constellation

DOI10.1142/S0218271812500356MaRDI QIDQ4911490zbMATH OpenWikidataFDO

Authors Frederico Francisco, P. J. S. Gil, Jorge Páramos, O. Bertolami

Publication date 15 March 2013

Published in International Journal of Modern Physics D (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL https://arxiv.org/abs/1201.0163

zbMATH Keywords

GNSSflyby anomalyorbital tracking

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Equations of motion in general relativity and gravitational theory (83C10) Galactic and stellar dynamics (85A05) Relativistic gravitational theories other than Einstein's, including asymmetric field theories (83D05) Experimental work for problems pertaining to astronomy and astrophysics (85-05)

Abstract: We propose the concept of a space mission to probe the so called flyby anomaly, an unexpected velocity change experienced by some deep-space probes using earth gravity assists. The key feature of this proposal is the use of GNSS systems to obtain an increased accuracy in the tracking of the approaching spacecraft, mainly near the perigee. Two low-cost options are also discussed to further test this anomaly: an add-on to an existing spacecraft and a dedicated mission.

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