The regularization of spacecraft motion equations by the Kustaanheimo–Stiefel transformation for coordinates and Sundman’s transformation for time is considered in the problem of low-thrust optimal transfer. From Pontryagin’s maximum principle, the thrust vector optimal control is derived under the limited power condition. The Earth–Mars transfer problem is solved in regular variables. The comparison of calculated trajectories with the ones obtained by the parameter continuation method is performed, and the stability properties of the two-point boundary value problem in the Cartesian and regular variables are studied.
Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization in Kustaanheimo–Stiefel Variables
Cosmic Res
Cosmic Research ; 62 , 3 ; 256-265
2024-06-01
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
indirect optimization , low-thrust propulsion , Sundman’s transformation , Kustaanheimo–Stiefel transformation , Pontryagin’s maximum principle Physics , Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology , Astrophysics and Astroparticles , Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics) , Physics and Astronomy
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