Analytical models are presented for optimal trajectories and reentry guidance of the space shuttle orbiter. Major emphasis is placed on the development of a 'footprint', which refers to a set of reachable destination positions attainable by the shuttle at a specified terminconstrained reentry footprint was calculated for a shuttle vehicle which enters the positions attainable by the shuttle at a specified terminconstrained reentry footprint was calculated for a shuttle vehicle which enters the earth's atmosphere at 93 km initial altitude after a deboost from a near earth orbit. The method of computation is briefly described, and graphs are presented which illustrate the footprint and the variation of state and control variables along it. The effects of constraints and of variations in initial state upon the footprint are discussed.


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    Title :

    Application of Numerical Methods to Extend Capabilities for Optimal Rocket Guidance Report on Reentry Guidance of Shuttle Orbiter


    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    53 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English