The case of two-impulse transfer between coplanar circular orbits is considered. The global optimality of the Hohmann transfer among the class of two-impulse transfers is proved via ordinary calculus by using the familiar orbital elements, eccentricity e and parameter (semilatus rectum) p. It is noted that this proof is simpler than existing proofs in the literature.
Simple proof of the global optimality of the Hohmann transfer
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics ; 15 , 4 Ju
1992-08-01
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