Multiple-subarc gradient-restoration algorithm, part 2: Application to a multistage launch vehicle design

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications

Volumn 116, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 19-39

  Miele, A ^a   Wang, T ^a  

^a RICE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

astrodynamics; Flight mechanics; multiple subarc gradient restoration algorithm; multistage launch vehicle design; rocket powered spacecraft

Indexed keywords

INTERFACE STATES; LAUNCH VEHICLES; OPTIMAL CONTROL SYSTEMS; ORBITS; RESTORATION; SPACE FLIGHT;

DOUBLE STAGE; EARTH ORBITS; FLIGHT MECHANICS; LAUNCH VEHICLE DESIGN; MULTIPLE-SUBARC GRADIENT-RESTORATION ALGORITHMS; MULTISTAGE LAUNCH VEHICLE DESIGN; MULTISTAGE LAUNCH VEHICLES; OPTIMAL TRAJECTORIES; ROCKET-POWERED SPACECRAFT; SINGLE STAGE;

ROCKETS;

EID: 0037263318     PISSN: 00223239     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1022154001343     Document Type: Article

References (4)

1. MIELE, A., and WANG, T., Multiple-Subarc Sequential Gradient-Restoration Algorithm and Application to Launch Vehicle Design, Paper presented at the 6th SIMAI National Congress, Chia Laguna, Cagliari, Italy, 27-31 May 2002.
2. MIELE, A., and WANG, T., Multiple-Subarc Gradient-Restoration Algorithm, Part 1: Algorithm Structure, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, Vol. 116, No. 1, pp. 1-17, 2003.
3. MIELE, A., and MANCUSO, S., Optimal Ascent Trajectories and Feasibility of Next-Generation Orbital Spacecraft, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, Vol. 97, No. 3, pp. 519-550, 1998.
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