Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering

Gravitational assist via near-sun chaotic trajectories of binary objects

4^th International Conference and Exhibition on Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

October 03-04, 2016 Orlando, USA

Joseph L Breeden

Prescient Models LLC, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Appl Mech Eng

Abstract:

Using a process similar to the creation of hypervelocity stars, this paper proposes the use of binary objects (binary asteroid, spaceship + asteroid, etc.) for interstellar travel. Previous research has shown that binary star - single star interactions can cause high-velocity ejection of one member of the inbound binary. By selecting the correct chaotic trajectory, the same may be attainable for ejecting the chosen member of a binary object targeted as near to the sun as is survivable by electronics and/or crew. This paper will outline the basic process and compute the velocity that can be achieved under various orbital parameters via a conservation of energy calculation. It is shown via analogy to previously published calculations involving binary star - black hole interactions that trajectories may exist to achieve useful energy gain.

Biography :

Email: breeden@prescientmodels.com