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Hodograph analysis in aircraft trajectory optimizationAn account is given of key geometrical concepts involved in the use of a hodograph as an optimal control theory resource which furnishes a framework for geometrical interpretation of the minimum principle. Attention is given to the effects of different convexity properties on the hodograph, which bear on the existence of solutions and such types of controls as chattering controls, 'bang-bang' control, and/or singular control. Illustrative aircraft trajectory optimization problems are examined in view of this use of the hodograph.
Document ID
19930067341
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cliff, Eugene M.
(Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Seywald, Hans
(Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Bless, Robert R.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: In: AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Monterey, CA, Aug. 9-11, 1993, Technical Papers. Pt. 1 (A93-51301 22-63)
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-3742
Accession Number
93A51338
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-19000
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-18935
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-1244
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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