A Nonlinear Programming Approach to Space Shuttle Trajectory Optimization

作     者：Brusch, R. G. 

作者机构：Convair Aerosp Div Gen Dynam San Diego CA USA 

出 版 物：《JOURNAL OF OPTIMIZATION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS》 (优选法理论与应用杂志)

年 卷 期：1974年第13卷第1期

页      面：94-118页

核心收录：

学科分类：1201[管理学-管理科学与工程(可授管理学、工学学位)] 07[理学] 070104[理学-应用数学] 0701[理学-数学] 

主　　题：Nonlinear programming penalty-function methods trajectories state variable constraints flight mechanics 

摘      要：Space shuttle trajectory design requires the optimization of highly-constrained, branched, atmospheric trajectories. This paper presents a general mathematical model for trajectory optimization incorporating multiple simulation sections, state variable discontinuities, subarc elimination, branching, and six types of equality and inequality constraints. A solution is sought using a nonlinear programming approach based on SUMT, the sequential unconstrained minimization technique. Results of the numerical solution of a highly constrained space shuttle reentry problem are presented.