Long-term orbital dynamics of trans-Neptunian objects
Earth and Planetary Astrophysics
2020-01-22 v1
Abstract
This article reviews the different mechanisms affecting the orbits of trans-Neptunian objects, ranging from internal perturbations (planetary scattering, mean-motion resonances, secular effects) to external perturbations (galactic tides, passing stars). We outline the theoretical tools that can be used to model and study them, focussing on analytical approaches. We eventually compare these mechanisms to the observed distinct populations of trans-Neptunian objects and conclude on how they participate to the sculpting of the whole distribution.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2001.07579,
title = {Long-term orbital dynamics of trans-Neptunian objects},
author = {Melaine Saillenfest},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2001.07579},
year = {2020}
}
Comments
50 pages, 16 figures, 1 table. Accepted for publication in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, special issue about trans-Neptunian objects