Indirect Multi-Stage Formulation, IMF

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A method that divides a complete trajectory into a series of connected stages via equality constraints, optimizing control independently for each stage.

Application Value

Indirect Multi-Stage Formulation, IMF plays an important role in orbital mechanics and mission planning, applicable for analyzing spacecraft motion characteristics and optimizing transfer trajectories.

Related Concepts

• Libration Point Orbit
• State Transition Matrix
• Six-Degree-of-Freedom
• Gauss Pseudospectral Method

References

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