A PROBLEM IN OPTIMAL REORIENTATION OF ASYMMETRIC SPACE VEHICLES.

Abstract

The problem of large-angle, three-dimensional reorientation of asymmetric space vehicles in a fuel optimal manner is considered. A general problem is posed and solved numerically. The resultant numerical data is compared to a feedback configuration derived from a subset of the general problem. In both instances, Pontryagin's Minimum Principle is utilized to determine the set of differential equations which describe the optimal trajectory. The control is presumed to be unconstrained, resulting in a continuous optimal control. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0710788

Entities

People

  • Bart Childs
  • Charles Landess Morefield

Organizations

  • University of Houston

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Feedback
  • Mathematics
  • Orbits
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trajectories
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers