K/S Lambert problemThe Lambert problem in orbital mechanics is formulated in Kustaanheimo/Stiefel variables. The problem is to determine the required energy and the value of the generalized eccentric anomaly such that a particle at the initial position vector will transfer to the final position vector in a physical time interval. The fictitious time solution results in two nonlinear equations in the two unknowns, energy and fictitious time. The generalized eccentric anomaly solution, however, results in only one nonlinear equation in the one unknown, the eccentric anomaly. This simplification is possible because the energy equation is separable in the eccentric anomaly formulation.
Document ID
19760039629
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Jezewski, D. J. (NASA Johnson Space Center Mission Planning and Analysis Div., Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Society of Engineering Science, Annual Meeting