Numerical solutions to the optimal three-dimensional glide/thrust atmosphere skip maneuver are obtained using the multiple shooting iteration scheme. A singular thrust arc, induced by the heating constraints, is encountered. The synergetic plane change maneuver is shown to be superior to an extra-atmospheric one for 556-km (300-nm) circular orbit plane changes of more than 5 degrees. (Author)


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    Title :

    The Effect of Finite Thrust and Heating Constraints on the Synergetic Plane Change Maneuver for a Space Shuttle Orbiter-Class Vehicle


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    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    45 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English