Single-shooting Differential Corrector

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

Single-shooting Differential Corrector; a shooting method that generates periodic orbits by adjusting initial velocity so that the trajectory crosses a specified plane vertically, commonly used for generating quasi-periodic DROs in full ephemeris models.

Application Value

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

Related Concepts

• Lunar Free-Return Orbit, LFO
• Weak Stability Boundary-like Ballistic Transfer, WSB-like
• Planar Lunar Orbit, PLO
• Low-thrust Orbit Transfer

References

• Wang 等 - 2019 - Joint navigation performance of distant retrograde orbits and cislunar orbits via LiAISON.