The optimization of satellite orbits between the Earth and an asteroid when the satellite is powered by a low thrust ion drive or solar power unit was studied. It is assumed that the satellite is launched by an Ariane type launch vehicle. A hybrid Pontryagin/recursive quadratic programming approach was used. The software was developed on DEC System-10 computer and implemented on the ESOC Siemens 7865 Computer System. Results for 13 mission simulations are discussed.


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    Title :

    Low Thrust Orbit Optimization for Interplanetary Missions, Volume 2


    Contributors:
    S. E. Hersom (author) / Z. A. Maany (author)

    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    84 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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