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Evolution of the motion of a viscoelastic planet with retrograde rotation in the gravitational field of two point masses

Journal Article · · Cosmic Res. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5892084

Nonlinear resonance phenomena in the solar system, including commensurability between the axial and orbital motions of the planets has drawn the attention of researchers. The resource in the motion of Venus has been discussed: at each inferior conjunction with the earth the same side of Venus is turned toward the earth. This work examines the evolution of the translational-rotational motion of a viscoelastic planet of Kelvin-Voigt material moving in the field of two attracting points. A model of the sun-Venus-Earth system is constructed. An averaging scheme is used to investigate the resonance modes in two-frequency oscillatory systems.

OSTI ID:
5892084
Journal Information:
Cosmic Res. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Cosmic Res. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 26:3; ISSN CSCRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English