LUNAR VEHICLE GUIDANCE STUDY

Abstract

The results of a study of lunar vehicle guidance are presented. Objectives of this study were to select and investigate trajectories for manned circumlunar flights, and to select and investigate trajectories and compatible guidance concepts for manned moon-to-earth flights. Both coplanar and non-coplanar ballistic circumlunar trajectories were studied. Launch and injection characteristics for both trans-lunar and transearth flights were analyzed. Also, a guidance concept for both lunar take-off and midcourse corrections was ascertained. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0273301

Entities

People

  • R. Frimtzis

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circumlunar Trajectories
  • Guidance

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers