Optimal Low Thrust Transfer Using a First-Order Perturbation Model.

Abstract

An analytic solution to the optimal low thrust problem is developed using a first-order perturbation approach for planar orbit transfers. This solution is verified by comparison with the solution obtained by integrating the equations of motion. For low vehicle accelerations the analytic solution yields results quite close to those obtained by the integrated solution. At higher acceleration levels, however, the analytic solution diverges from the integrated solution. For very low acceleration levels the analytic solution approachs the limiting case of the infinitesimally low thrust spiral solution. Keywords include: Low thrust; Orbit transfer; Perturbation; Optimization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 06, 1985
Accession Number
ADA154761

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  • T. G. Black

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Space
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  • Celestial Mechanics
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  • Fluid Dynamics.
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