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SUNSPOT: A computer program for producing optimal solar sail planetocentric trajectoriesThe input, output and subroutines, including listings, for the SUNSPOT code are described. SUNSPOT can calculate time optimal planetocentric trajectories including orbit-to-orbit transfer and orbit to a subescape point. Trajectories about the the four inner planets can be calculated, and shadowing, oblateness, and solar motion may be included. A penalty function may be included to prevent trajectories which intersect the planet's surface.
Document ID
19780016307
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Sackett, L. L.
(Draper (Charles Stark) Lab., Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1977
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-157129
C-4947
Report Number: NASA-CR-157129
Report Number: C-4947
Accession Number
78N24250
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-954724
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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