Author : National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781728904511
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (45 download)
Book Synopsis Trajectory Optimization of an Interstellar Mission Using Solar Electric Propulsion by : National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Download or read book Trajectory Optimization of an Interstellar Mission Using Solar Electric Propulsion written by National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper presents several mission designs for heliospheric boundary exploration using spacecraft with low-thrust ion engines as the primary mode of propulsion The mission design goal is to transfer a 200-kg spacecraft to the heliospheric boundary in minimum time. The mission design is a combined trajectory and propulsion system optimization problem. Trajectory design variables include launch date, launch energy, burn and coast arc switch times, thrust steering direction, and planetary flyby conditions. Propulsion system design parameters include input power and specific impulse. Both SEP and NEP spacecraft arc considered and a wide range of launch vehicle options are investigated. Numerical results are presented and comparisons with the all chemical heliospheric missions from Ref 9 are made. Kluever, Craig A. Glenn Research Center NAG3-1731