Steepest-descent method of trajectory optimization, developed by A.E. Bryson and H.J.Kelley, is used to compute optimum boost trajectories for lunar and interplanetary transfer missions; computer program PRES TO (Program for Rapid Earth-to-Space Trajectory Optimization) is used to solve two sample problems; in first, maximum payload is determined for 72-hr lunar transfer; in second, maximum burnout weight for 190-day trip to Mars is found. In English with French and German abstracts.
Powered flight trajectory optimization for lunar and interplanetary transfer
Astronautica Acta
Astronautica Acta ; 12 , n 2
1966
10 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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