Research on a Potential Stability Form of Doubly Synchronous Binary System Based on Triaxial Ellipsoids Model

Abstract

There are numerous binary systems in solar system. The research on binary systems is important for understanding the origin and evolution of asteroids. A two-triaxial-ellipsoid system is used to model the binary asteroids. Combining with Joshua’s research in fourth-order mutual gravitational torque of two bodies, the stability of the binary system is proved by KTC theorem. Thus, the results verify a potential form of the doubly synchronous binary asteroids system where there is a roll angular velocity between the primary and moonlet.

Keywords

binary system / doubly synchronous / two triaxial ellipsoids / stability

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