Flight Time Equation

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

An equation describing the relationship between transfer time and parameters such as orbital semimajor axis and transfer angle in the Lambert problem, serving as the basic criterion for determining the existence of Lambert solutions.

Application Value

This concept is relevant to analysis and design in cislunar space applications.

Related Concepts

• Minimum Norm Solution
• Rigid Body Dynamics
• Variable-Size Design Space, VSDS
• Analytical Gradient

References

• Duan 等 - 2025