Contents: Physical principles and generalized parameters of space propulsion systems; Physical principles of the elements of space propulsion systems; Generalized parameters of space propulsion systems; Ideal power-limited engine. Separation of the variational problem. Optimum weight ratios; Ideal power-limited engine. Optimum programs of thrust acceleration; Unthrottled engines. Separation of the variational problem. Optimum programs of the thrust vector; Real power-limited engines; Engines with limited exhaust velocity. Optimum combination of engines with limited exhaust velocity and limited power; Propulsion systems with energy and mass accumulation. Engines whose thrust and power are functions of the coordinates and time; Modifications of the optimum criterion; Reliability considerations in optimization problems; Extra weight required for trajectory correction; Analytic solutions of the equations of dynamics; Functional numerical methods for establishing optimum solutions; Finite-dimensional numerical methods of establishing optimum solutions; Description of the dynamic maneuvers.


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    Title :

    Mechanics of Spaceflight Low-Thrust


    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    578 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Mechanics of Spaceflight Low-Thrust

    G. L. Grodzovskii / YU. N. Ivanov / V. V. Tokarev | NTIS | 1969



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