Lambert Guidance

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

Real-time guidance technique based on Lambert's theorem, computing required velocity vectors online to intercept moving targets; one of the most computationally intensive tasks on the Apollo Guidance Computer.

Application Value

This concept plays an important role in trajectory optimization and mission planning applications.

Related Concepts

• Jacobi Integral
• Coriolis Theorem
• Velocity Function

References

• 航天动力学的数学方法（修订版）/Richard H. Battin - 2018 - 航天动力学的数学方法（修订版）.md