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.
Mechanics of Spaceflight Low-Thrust
1969
578 pages
Report
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English
Mechanics of Spaceflight Low-Thrust
NTIS | 1969
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