This work presents a method to initialize and resize spacecraft formations using a combination of global and local optimization techniques. The method presented uses a two-step process. First, using genetic algorithms, we search for the best subset of target states such that the total formation initialization delta-V using a two-burn Lambert solution is minimized based on mission specific constraints. Second, we use Lawden's primer vector theory to find the optimal number and location of maneuvers to achieve the desired formation.


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    Title :

    Initialization and resizing of formation flying using global and local optimization methods


    Contributors:
    Mailhe, L.M. (author) / Guzman, J.J. (author)


    Publication date :

    2004-01-01


    Size :

    623681 byte





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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