Monte Carlo modelling of cometary dynamics |
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Authors: | Claude Froeschlé Hans Rickman |
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Affiliation: | (1) Observatoire de Nice, B.P. 139, F-06003 Nice Cedex, France;(2) Astronomiska Observatoriet, Box 515, S-75120 Uppsala, Sweden |
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Abstract: | Monte Carlo simulations can either be viewed as a numerical method for solving evolutionary equations or as a way for statistically modelling the outcome of chaotic dynamical systems. Thus they are well suited for treating many aspects of cometary dynamics. We present a critical review of past applications of Monte Carlo simulations for both long- and short-period comets indicating the strength and weaknesses of the methods with suggestions for future applications. |
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