A low-thrust guidance algorithm suitable for operational use was formulated. A constrained linear feedback control law was obtained using a minimum terminal miss criterion and restricting control corrections to constant changes for specified time periods. Both fixed- and variable-time-of-arrival guidance were considered. The performance of the guidance law was evaluated by applying it to the approach phase of the 1980 rendezvous mission with the comet Encke. (Author)


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    Title :

    Guidance Strategies and Analysis for Low Thrust Navigation


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    27 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    Navigation and Guidance for Low-Thrust Trajectories, LOTNAV

    Cano, J. L. / Bello-Mora, M. / Rodriguez-Canabal, J. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2004