Multiple Shooting Method

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

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Definition

A numerical method that divides the integration interval into subintervals, integrates independently on each, and enforces continuity between adjacent subintervals through constraint equations. The initial state on each subinterval is an independent optimization variable. Compared with single shooting, multiple shooting is less sensitive to initial guesses and better suited for long-duration, strongly nonlinear trajectory problems, though computational cost grows with system dimension.

Application Value

The shooting method solves two-point boundary value problems through iterative adjustment, commonly used in trajectory optimization and optimal control.

References

  • Serban et al., 2002, Acta Astronautica
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