Corotation resonances and planetary formation

Details Corotation resonances and planetary formation Corotation resonances and planetary formation

Apr 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000p%26ss...48..305m&link_type=abstract

Planetary and Space Science, Volume 48, Issue 4, p. 305-318.

Computer Science

1

Scientific paper

Trapping of planetesimals into corotation resonance with a proto-planet may have played an important role in the accretion of m-km-sized bodies during the Solar System formation. We study this process by comparing the numerical equilibrium points with the analytical ones, obtained from Lagrange's equations. Using a variable model for the drag force, a great number of numerical integrations is done for groups of 100 planetesimals. These simulations allowed us to find two new classes of resonances: secular libration and extended corotation. Next we study the dynamics of interaction among the trapped planetesimals in corotation resonances considering their mutual gravitational masses. Finally we discuss the role that corotation resonance trapping may have played in the accretion mechanism of a forming planetary system.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Corotation resonances and planetary formation does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Corotation resonances and planetary formation, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Corotation resonances and planetary formation will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1626787