We propose a new method for the detection of energy-efficient trajectories for spacecraft. Via a so called target-shooting approach a pseudo-orbit between the relevant points in space is constructed in a simple model of the problem. This approximate trajectory is meant to serve as input for a more sophisticated direct method in order to compute a true trajectory in the full model. We demonstrate the applicability of the new method by considering the redesign of part of the trajectory of the NASA/JPL Genesis discovery mission.
On the Detection of Energetically Efficient Trajectories for Spacecraft
AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference ; 2001 ; Quebec City, Canada
2001-07-19
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English
On the Detection of Energetically Efficient Trajectories for Spacecraft (AAS 01-326)
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