Runge-Kutta 7/8 Integrator

Author: Tianjiang Shuo Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A high-order numerical integration method used to numerically integrate trajectories in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem.

Application Value

This concept plays a key role in trajectory transfer design, helping evaluate transfer costs and flight time to provide quantitative basis for mission trade studies. Combined with global search algorithms, multiple solution families and Pareto frontiers can be identified to guide orbital design decisions.

References

  • Welch et al., 2015, Mission Considerations for Transfers to a Distant Retrograde Orbit
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