Program to Optimize Simulated Trajectories (POST). Volume 1: Formulation manual
Abstract
A general purpose FORTRAN program for simulating and optimizing point mass trajectories (POST) of aerospace vehicles is described. The equations and the numerical techniques used in the program are documented. Topics discussed include: coordinate systems, planet model, trajectory simulation, auxiliary calculations, and targeting and optimization.
- Publication:
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Martin Marietta Corp. Report
- Pub Date:
- April 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975mmc..reptR....B
- Keywords:
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- Computer Programs;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Trajectory Optimization;
- Flight Mechanics;
- Fortran;
- Mathematical Models;
- Transfer Orbits;
- Astrodynamics