Title :
Optimal Rocket Maneuvers in Space
Author :
Pachter, Meir ; Chatterji, Gano B. ; Tahk, Min-Jea
Author_Institution :
Integrated Systems Inc., 2500 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. CA 95054-1215
Abstract :
The problem is addressed of optimally steering a vehicle in space, controlled by thrust vectoring, to affect a demanded change in heading and achieve maximal terminal speed. The optimal solution is explicitly derived and it is presented in a readily implementable form.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Educational institutions; Equations; Gravity; Optimal control; Rockets; Space missions; Space vehicles; Turning; Velocity control;
Conference_Titel :
American Control Conference, 1989
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
