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Optimal Space Trajectories—A Review of Published Work

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D. J. Bell
D. J. Bell*
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School of Mathematics, Bath University of Technology
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The problem of transferring a space vehicle between two points in a given gravitational field such that the minimum amount of fuel is used has been called the fundamental navigational problem of astronautics. In such a problem it may be required to find the optimum thrust magnitude and thrust direction which yields a minimum fuel trajectory. Furthermore, certain end conditions may be specified which the optimal trajectory must satisfy. In a large number of published papers the velocity of the vehicle is supposed known both at the beginning of the transfer and at the end whereas the time taken to complete the manoeuvre may or may not be given. Also, other performance criteria have been chosen besides minimum fuel. For example, minimum time of transit or maximum orbital altitude at perigee.

Papers mentioned in this review deal mainly with flight in two dimensions apart from those sections on general theory. Furthermore, all space vehicles considered are assumed to have a fixed exhaust velocity unless otherwise stated.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 72 , Issue 686 , February 1968 , pp. 141 - 146
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1968 

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Now at The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. Dept of Mathematics.

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