Power-Limited Engine
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
Propulsion system with bounded thrust power, such as electric propulsion. When power is constant, thrust is inversely proportional to specific impulse.
Application Value
This concept plays an important role in cislunar space mission design and orbital dynamics analysis.
Related Concepts
- Control Parametrization
- Thruster Modulator
- Particle Swarm Optimizer
- Impulse Interval
References
- Conway - 2010 - Spacecraft trajectory optimization