An adaptive guidance algorithm based on a cubic spline representation of the ascent profile and imposition of a dynamic pressure constraint is studied for a single stage to low earth orbit. The flight path is divided into initial and terminal phases. In the initial phase, fully adaptive, and in the terminal phase, semi-adaptive, guidance schemes are used. The cubic spline paqrameters are determined by gradient optimization for maximum payload to orbit. In the terminal phase, a linear quadratic regulator is used to derive the optimal feedback gains to keep the vehicle close to the nominal path. The computational aspects of the guidance algorithm are examined and criteria are developed to ensure stability and convergence.


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    Title :

    An adaptive guidance law for single stage to low earth orbit


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    Conference:

    AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference ; 1989 ; Boston, MA, United States


    Publication date :

    1989-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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