Two techniques, proposed by H.S.London and F.S.Nyland, which make use of combined aerodynamic and propulsive forces are reviewed and their limitations pointed out; investigation demonstrates that both analyses, although valuable because they are presented in closed form, are limited to plane changes below 30 to 40°; combined maneuver is superior to impulsive-thrust plane change for vehicles with lift-to-drag ratios greater than 1.5 and velocity savings that result as consequence of using such maneuvers are on order of 4000 to 5000 fps at most.


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    Title :

    Combined aerodynamic-propulsive orbital plane change maneuver


    Additional title:

    AIAA J


    Contributors:
    Bruce, R.W. (author)

    Published in:

    AIAA Journal ; 3 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :