orbitN: Symplectic integrator for near-Keplerian planetary systems
Abstract
orbitN generates accurate and reproducible long-term orbital solutions for near-Keplerian planetary systems with a dominant mass M0. The code focuses on hierarchical systems without close encounters but can be extended to include additional features. Among other features, the package includes M0's quadrupole moment, a lunar contribution, and post-Newtonian corrections (1PN) due to M0 (fast symplectic implementation). To reduce numerical roundoff errors, orbitN features Kahan compensated summation.
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Astrophysics Source Code Library
- Pub Date:
- July 2023
- Bibcode:
- 2023ascl.soft07059Z
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- Software