Homotopy Method / Homotopic Approach
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
An optimization strategy that introduces a continuous parameter to gradually deform an easily solvable problem into the target difficult problem, thereby obtaining initial guesses and improving convergence.
Application Value
An optimization strategy that introduces a continuous parameter to gradually deform an easily solvable problem into the target difficult problem, thereby obtaining initial guesses and improving convergence.
Related Concepts
- Time-Varying System
- Lipschitz Condition
- Variable-Time Targeting
- Return Corridor
References
- Zhang et al. - 2025 - Smoothing technique for indirect low-thrust trajectory optimization in cislunar space