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

Petropoulos, A.; Longuski,   J.

dc.contributor.author	Petropoulos, A.	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Longuski, J.	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2004-09-22T23:48:01Z
dc.date.available	2004-09-22T23:48:01Z
dc.date.issued	2001-07-30	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Astrodynamics Specialists Conference	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Quebec City, Quebec, Canada	en_US
dc.identifier.clearanceno	01-1351	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2014/12948
dc.description.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.	en_US
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dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.subject.other	low-thrust mission design analytic low-thrust trajectories electric propulsion	en_US
dc.title	A shape-based algorithm for the automated design of low-thrust, gravity-assist trajectories	en_US