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.


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    Title :

    Rocket boost vehicle mission optimizations


    Additional title:

    ARS J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    ARS Journal ; 31 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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