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The Direct Shooting Method Solving Finite-Thrust Trajectory Optimization

Wang Hua Tang Guojin Lei Yongjun (College of Aerospace and Material Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073)   

  • Published:2003-10-25

Abstract: The direct shooting method solving finite thrust trajectory optimization is studied. The basic method of converting optimal trajectory problems into parameter optimization problems using direct shooting method is introduced, and the transformation method of state and control equality (or inequality) constraints are proposed. The error during transformation process due to interpolation and numerical integration is analyzed particularly. At last, an optimal rendezvous is used to demonstrate the effect of different node numbers and integration steps to final result.