Definition of vector is extended to include nonoptimal and optimal trajectories; tests are developed which determine how given trajectory can be improved (in terms of velocity requirements); problem arose in study of use of impulsive trajectories to generate approximate adjoint initial conditions for finite thrust vehicles; necessary conditions are developed for when additional impulse can improve trajectory; how interior impulses of multi-impulse trajectory can be moved and when initial and/or final coasts improve trajectory; for case of inverse-square gravitational field, components of primer vector can be calculated analytically.


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    Title :

    Primer vector on fixed-time impulsive trajectories


    Additional title:

    AIAA J


    Contributors:
    Lion, P.M. (author) / Handelsman, M. (author)

    Published in:

    AIAA Journal ; 6 , n 1


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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