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A shape-based algorithm for the automated design of low-thrust, gravity-assist trajectories

A shape-based algorithm for the automated design of low-thrust, gravity-assist trajectories

Petropoulos, A.; Longuski, J.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2014/12948
Date: 2001-07-30
Citation: Astrodynamics Specialists Conference
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Abstract:

We describe the computational implementation of an analytic, shape-based method for the design of low-thrust, gravity-assist trajectories. We also augment the method by allowing coast arcs to be patched with thrust arcs on the transfers between bodies.

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