Weierstrass-Erdmann Corner Conditions

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

Conditions in calculus of variations that require adjoint variables and Hamiltonian to be continuous at corners (points of control discontinuity) on an optimal trajectory.

Application Value

This concept has application value in cislunar space research and engineering practice, helping to understand core principles of the field.

Related Concepts

• Monte Carlo Trajectory Shooting, MCTS
• Powered Lunar Flyby, PLF
• Planar Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem, PCRTBP
• Insertion Delta-V

References

• Grossi 等 - 2024.