Orbit Design & Optimization
Background
Orbit design is a core technology for cislunar missions, covering transfer, stationkeeping, and return orbits. Unlike near-Earth orbits, cislunar orbits are significantly influenced by three-body dynamics (Earth, Moon, Sun), requiring new design methods and optimization techniques.
Research Areas
- Low-energy transfer orbit design and optimization
- Libration point orbit parameterization and cataloging
- DRO/NRHO orbit family design
- Orbit optimization algorithms and multi-objective optimization
- Orbit keeping and maintenance strategies
Subtopics
| Subtopic | Description |
|---|---|
| Low-Energy Transfer Orbits | Low-energy cislunar transfer design using invariant manifolds, including Halo/Lissajous relay schemes |
| Orbit Parameter Characterization | Canonical transformation-based parameterization, dynamical substitute models, and orbit cataloging framework |
Coming soon: DRO/NRHO orbit families, orbit optimization algorithms, and more.