Flight performance optimization, based on "method of steepest descent" is presented as computational scheme; example of planar transfer between planetary orbits via solar sail propulsion; approximations to flight paths from Earth's orbit to orbit of Mars.


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    Title :

    Gradient theory of optimal flight paths


    Additional title:

    ARS -- J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    ARS Journal ; 30 , n 10


    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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