Low-thrust trajectory optimization with gravity assist in a full ephemeris model

Xingshan Cai, Junfeng Li, Xiangyuan Zeng

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Abstract

Significant propellant mass saving can be obtained with the use of complex multiple intermediate flyby maneuvers for electric propulsion system. A two-body model can no longer satisfy the accuracy requirements in the practical engineer. This paper presents a full ephemeris model which introduces the third body's gravity, especially the GA planet's gravity, in a dynamic equation. At the same time, this paper built a set of position and velocity constraint at the perigee time relative to GA planet to guide the spacecraft fly through the sphere of influence of GA planet to get GA.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances In The Astronautical Sciences
EditorsDonald L. Mackison, Ossama Abdelkhalik, Roby S. Wilson, Renato Zanetti
PublisherUnivelt Inc.
Pages1617-1626
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780877036111
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, 2014 - Mexico, United States
Duration: 26 Jan 201430 Jan 2014

Publication series

NameAdvances in the Astronautical Sciences
Volume152
ISSN (Print)0065-3438

Conference

Conference24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMexico
Period26/01/1430/01/14

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