Abstract This paper investigates the solution of Lambert׳s Problem for targets in elliptical orbits. A mission design software framework to determine the optimal interplanetary trajectory and final capture orbit based on mission constraints and requirements between a departure and arrival body has been developed. Integration of a trade space visualization tool, such as the Applied Research Laboratory Trade Space Visualizer software permits a mission designer to visually inspect the multi-dimensional trade space and investigate regions of feasible trajectories. This analysis process can provide a mission designer with the capability to reduce the amount of time needed to design interplanetary trajectories by reducing the number of feasible solutions that would need to be investigated.

    Highlights Trade space visualization applied to Lambert׳s problem. Preliminary design information for interplanetary trajectory design. Lambert׳s problem for elliptical insertion orbits.


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    Title :

    Trade space visualization applied to Lambert׳s Problem for elliptical insertion orbits


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    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 122 ; 243-257


    Publication date :

    2016-02-13


    Size :

    15 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English