Minimum-Thrust Trajectory
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
Trajectory that minimizes the thrust value for a given angular distance and boundary conditions. Used to verify existence of solution and correct angular distance distribution between geocentric and selenocentric segments.
Application Value
Minimum-Thrust Trajectory is an important concept in cislunar orbit design, crucial for understanding spacecraft motion in the Earth-Moon space.
Related Concepts
- Libration Point Orbit
- State Transition Matrix
- Six-Degree-of-Freedom
- Gauss Pseudospectral Method
References
Minimum-fuel low-thrust trajectories to the moon (Yoon和Petukhov, 2023)