Thrust Steering Angle

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

Two angles defining the thrust vector direction: u is the elevation angle above local horizontal in the longitude-radial plane, and v is the out-of-plane angle from the local vertical plane. Optimal control theory determines steering angle histories via costates.

Application Value

Based on its definition, two angles defining the thrust vector direction: u is the elevation angle above local horizontal in the longitude-radial plane, and v is the out-of-plane angle from the local vertical plane. optimal c.

Related Concepts

• 三体问题（Three-Body Problem）
• 最优控制（Optimal Control）
• 轨迹优化（Trajectory Optimization）

References

• Kluever and Pierson, 1997, Optimal Earth-Moon Trajectories Using Nuclear Electric Propulsion