The class of hypersonic vehicle configurations with single stage-to-orbit (SSTO) capability reflect highly integrated airframe and propulsion systems. These designs are also known to exhibit a large degree of interaction between the airframe and engine dynamics. Consequently, even simplified hypersonic models are characterized by tightly coupled nonlinear equations of motion. It is to be determined how these features, along with the stringent mission requirements placed on the vehicle, affect its trajectory performance. In this paper, a trajectory optimization problem for a generic hypersonic lifting body will be formulated, a solution method outlined, and results presented. The solution sought is a minimum-fuel trajectorv for orbit injection. It is also desired to study the effect of heating constraints on the vehicle.


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    Title :

    Minimum-fuel trajectories for hypersonic vehicles with aeropropulsive interactions


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    Publication date :

    1993-01-01


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    Conference paper


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    English


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