论文标题
使用太阳能帆的统计概念进行集体星际对象的使命任务
Rendezvous Mission for Interstellar Objects Using a Solar Sail-based Statite Concept
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论文摘要
使用“统计”或“静态 - 催化”，概念 - 一种能够使用太阳能帆悬停在适当位置的人工卫星 - 这项工作建议创建一个动态的轨道弹弓，以期待穿过我们的太阳系的星际对象（ISO）。这些ISO的存在提供了一个独特的科学机会，可以回答有关太阳系挥发物的起源，Exo-Solar Systems的组成以及太阳能系统之间材料的转移率的基本科学问题。但是，由于其高为中心的速度和相对较短的交货时间，使用当前的卫星推进系统访问ISO可能非常困难。这项工作研究了适用于ISO任务的统计概念，并展示了最佳ISO Flyby和Rendezvous任务的潜在配置。
Using the "statite," or static-satelite, concept -- an artificial satellite capable of hovering in place using a solar sail -- this work proposes to create a dynamic orbital slingshot in anticipation of Interstellar Objects (ISOs) passing through our solar system. The existence of these ISOs offers a unique scientific opportunity to answer fundamental scientific questions about the origin of solar system volatiles, the compositions of exo-solar systems, and the transfer rates of material between solar systems. However, due to their high heliocentric velocities and relatively short lead time, it may be extremely difficult to visit ISOs with current satellite propulsion systems. This work investigates the statite concept as applied to ISO missions and demonstrates potential configurations for optimal ISO flyby and rendezvous missions.
