In this work we present a method to solve the impulsive minimum fuel maneuver problem for a distributed set of spacecraft. We develop the method assuming a fully non-linear dynamics model and parameterize the problem to allow the method to be applicable to any flight regime. Furthermore, the approach is not limited by the inter-spacecraft separation distances and is applicable to both small formations as well as constellations.


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    Title :

    Direct Approach for Minimum Fuel Maneuvers of Distributed Spacecraft in Multiple Flight Regimes. Abstract Only: Not for Publication


    Contributors:
    S. P. Hughes (author) / D. S. Coley (author) / J. J. Guzman (author)

    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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