We present a method to solve the impulsive minimum fuel maneuver problem for a distributed set of spacecraft. We develop the method assuming a non-linear dynamics model and parameterize the problem to allow the method to be applicable to multiple flight regimes including low-Earth orbits, highly-elliptic orbits (HEO), Lagrange point orbits, and interplanetary trajectories. Furthermore, the approach is not iimited by the inter-spacecraft separation distances and is applicable to both small formations as well as large constellations. We also apply a set of constraints to ensure that the fuel expenditure is equalized over the spacecraft in formation. We conclude with several examples and present optimal maneuver sequences for both a HE0 and libration point formation.


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    Title :

    Direct Method for Fuel Optimal Maneuvers of Distributed Spacecraft in Multiple Flight Regimes


    Contributors:
    S. P. Highes (author) / D. S. Cooley (author) / J. J. Guzman (author)

    Publication date :

    2005


    Size :

    34 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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