EFFECT OF POYNTING-ROBERTSON FORCE ON THE RESONANT MOTION OF GEOCENTRIC SATELLITE

Authors

  • Md Sabir Ahamad Department of Mathematics, SNSRKS College, Saharsa-852202, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/ijoest.v10.i2.2026.744

Keywords:

Resonance, Poynting-Robertson force, Geocentric satellite, Amplitude, Time period

Abstract

This paper is to discuss the effects of Poynting-Robertson force on the resonant motion of geocentric satellite. In presence of Poynting-Robertson force the resonances and are occurred. Also discuss the amplitude and time period of the geocentric satellite at all these resonant points.

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Published

2026-03-30

How to Cite

Ahamad, M. S. (2026). EFFECT OF POYNTING-ROBERTSON FORCE ON THE RESONANT MOTION OF GEOCENTRIC SATELLITE. International Journal of Engineering Science Technologies, 10(2), 30–38. https://doi.org/10.29121/ijoest.v10.i2.2026.744