Effects of standard and modified gravity on interplanetary ranges

TL;DR

This paper numerically examines how standard and modified gravity theories influence interplanetary range measurements, considering Newtonian and non-Newtonian effects for various Earth-planet pairs, relevant for future high-precision ranging.

Contribution

It provides a detailed numerical analysis of gravity effects on interplanetary ranges, including non-Newtonian influences, for multiple planet pairs, aiding future high-precision space navigation.

Findings

Quantifies gravity effects on interplanetary ranges.

Assesses impact of non-Newtonian gravity models.

Supports future high-precision ranging accuracy.

Abstract

We numerically investigate the impact on the two-body range by several Newtonian and non-Newtonian dynamical effects for some Earth-planet (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) pairs in view of the expected cm-level accuracy in some future planned or proposed interplanetary ranging operations (abridged).