Publication Date:
2006-04-11
Description:
Some methods and applications which determine optimal maneuver controls are overviewed. The main aspects of optimal control theory are summarized and the essential ideas involved in a class of methods ('continuation' or 'homotopy' methods) which are useful in solving the resulting two-point boundary value problems are discussed. Several low dimensioned, nonlinear maneuvers of multiple rigid-body configurations using optimal momentum transfer are discussed. Several linear and nonlinear flexible-body maneuvers are then presented and include distributed controls, vibration suppression/arrest, and computational issues. Finally, the key problem areas in which future research appears most urgent are identified.
Keywords:
LAUNCH VEHICLES AND SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
NASA. Langley Research Center Modeling Analysis, and Optimization Issues for Large Space Struct.; p 177-215
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