Optimal trajectories for aeroassisted, noncoplanar orbital transfer. II - LEO-to-LEO transferBoth classical and minimax problems of optimal control arising in the study of noncoplanar, aeroassisted orbital transfer are considered and are illustrated with the example of LEO-to-LEO transfer. Trajectory control is achieved by modulation of the lift coefficient and the angle of bank. Problems considered include the minimization of the energy required for orbital transfer, maximization of the flight time during the atmospheric portion of the trajectory, and minimization of the peak heating rate. The near-grazing solution is found to be a good compromise between energy and heating requirements.
Document ID
19880028797
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Miele, A. (Rice University Houston, TX, United States)
Mease, K. D. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Lee, W. Y. (Rice Univ. Houston, TX, United States)