In this paper, an autonomous optimal guidance algorithm for multi-phase lunar soft landing is presented. Various stringent requirements of a typical multi-phase soft landing are incorporated in guidance formulation. The proposed guidance law is formulated using the model predictive static programming (MPSP), which is an emerging computational guidance algorithm. High accuracy on the terminal position and velocity at the end of each phase is ensured, as the formulation of the MPSP inherently poses terminal output as a set of hard constraints. The spacecraft terminal orientation requirement is embedded in the guidance formulation in a soft constrained manner. Moreover, to facilitate a smooth transition between successive segments, an initial continuity of the guidance command is also attempted in an approximate manner. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated with simulation results. A processor-in-loop simulation study has been presented to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed guidance law for possible on-board implementation.
Multi-phase MPSP Guidance for Lunar Soft Landing
Trans Indian Natl. Acad. Eng.
Transactions of the Indian National Academy of Engineering ; 5 , 1 ; 61-74
01.03.2020
14 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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