Optimal trajectories for the aeroassisted flight experiment, 1988-89
Abstract
Research is summarized on optimal trajectories for the aeroassisted flight experiment, performed by the Aero-Astronautics Group of Rice University during the period 1988 through 1989. This research includes the following topics: (1) equations of motion in an Earth-fixed system; (2) equations of motion in an inertial system; (3) formultion of the optimal trajectory problem; (4) results on the optimal trajectory problem; and (5) guidance implications.
- Publication:
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Final Report Rice Univ
- Pub Date:
- 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989rice.rept.....M
- Keywords:
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- Aeromaneuvering;
- Atmospheric Entry;
- Orbit Transfer Vehicles;
- Spacecraft Control;
- Spacecraft Guidance;
- Trajectory Optimization;
- Transfer Orbits;
- Algorithms;
- Earth Orbital Environments;
- Equations Of Motion;
- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Hypersonic Speed;
- Orbital Velocity;
- Astrodynamics