Maximum-thrust arc

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

An arc where S>0 (p>1) and the engine operates at maximum thrust T_max, alternating with null-thrust arcs to form the bang-bang optimal trajectory.

Application Value

Maximum-thrust arc is a fundamental concept in cislunar mission design, playing an important role in orbital design and tracking planning.

Related Concepts

• Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II
• Ion Propulsion
• Tisserand-Poincaré Graph
• Mid-course Correction

References

• Prussing - 2010 - Primer vector theory and applications