Multi-Pulse Transfer

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A control scheme where multiple maneuver points are selected along a reference trajectory, and velocity impulses are applied at each point so that the deputy transfers segment by segment. Compared to continuous thrust, multi-pulse transfer better matches conventional chemical propulsion and allows trade-offs between fuel consumption and transfer time by adjusting maneuver duration and the number of points.

Application Value

Multi-Pulse Transfer has practical applications in cislunar space mission design and analysis.

References

  • 航空学报, 2023, 44(5): 326563
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