Analysis of boost trajectory optimizations illustrates advantages of indirect methods of calculus of variations; method for boost vehicle evaluations during design studies includes provisions to account for effects of planetary rotation, aerodynamic forces, variable atmosphere and time variant thrust; techniques employed on digital computer and numerical examples illustrating character of extremals for satellite launchings and minimal sensitivity of extremals to guidance and control errors.
Rocket boost vehicle mission optimizations
ARS J
ARS Journal ; 31 , n 7
1961
9 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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