A. R. Alemi Naeeni; J. Roshanian
Volume 6, Issue 3 , October 2013, , Pages 15-26
Abstract
This paper presents an explicit guidance method which could be used in the problems of orbit correction for sub-orbital modules. This method is based on solving the Lambert problem. Two efficient methods of solving the Lambert problem are introduced and compared. Using of the selected method a guidance ...
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This paper presents an explicit guidance method which could be used in the problems of orbit correction for sub-orbital modules. This method is based on solving the Lambert problem. Two efficient methods of solving the Lambert problem are introduced and compared. Using of the selected method a guidance scenario is developed which is capable of solving the problem under investigation. All of the methods of solving the Lambert problem, are based on spherical gravitational field and aerodynamic forces are not considered by them. In order to consider those important factors, a method is presented which increases the accuracy of guidance block computations. Finally using of developed method, two sample problems are investigated. Applying the developed method, a guidance block is prepared which performs the required maneuvers in a mission. Monte Carlo simulation confirms the ability of developed method in different conditions.
R. Zardashti; A. A. Nikkhah
Volume 2, Issue 3 , December 2009, , Pages 13-17
Abstract
In this paper, Design of flight trajectory in unpowered phase namely “Coast Phase” which is important in energy reduction in transition orbit of spacecrafts and launch vehicles is considered. To this aim, the velocity impulse at both sides of the transition phase (between initial and final ...
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In this paper, Design of flight trajectory in unpowered phase namely “Coast Phase” which is important in energy reduction in transition orbit of spacecrafts and launch vehicles is considered. To this aim, the velocity impulse at both sides of the transition phase (between initial and final orbits) is described as a parametric function of the geometry of the path. Then the optimal coasting trajectory is proposed using simple minimization techniques like Fibonacci Search Method and a Velocity-Required Based Steering technique simultaneously. A numerical study is performed using a three stage launch vehicle with a coast phase between second and third stages to show that the proposed technique is capable to produce optimum transition trajectory and since it is accompanied by guidance technique could be used as an online technique.
