Lambert's Time-of-Flight Theorem

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

The theorem stating that flight time depends only on the semi-major axis and the distance between two fixed points.

Application Value

In orbit design and optimization, this concept is used to analyze spacecraft motion characteristics in the cislunar multi-body gravitational field, providing a theoretical basis for low-energy transfer trajectory design.

Related Concepts

• Lorillo Stability Criterion
• Stable Eigenvector
• Lunar Fly-by Method
• Reachability Set

References

• 肖峰 - 1989 - 球面天文学与天体力学基础