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Optimum solar-sail interplanetary trajectoriesA description is given of the optimization of solar-sail interplanetary trajectories. The optimization procedure is based on the calculus of variations. Attention is given to aspects of thrust optimization, optimization criteria, a terrestrial planet rendezvous, the Venus and Mars rendezvous, the Mercury rendezvous, and an asteroid roundtrip mission. The investigation shows that a solar-sail spacecraft represents a viable option for the exploration of the solar system in the future.
Document ID
19760060161
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sauer, C. G., Jr. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1976
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 76-792
Report Number: AIAA PAPER 76-792
Meeting Information
Meeting: Astrodynamics Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: August 18, 1976
End Date: August 20, 1976
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and American Astronautical Society
Accession Number
76A43127
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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