A combined global and local methodology for launch vehicle trajectory design-space exploration and optimization

Trajectory optimization is an important part of launch vehicle design and operation. With the high costs of launching payload into orbit, every pound that can be saved increases affordability. One way to save weight in launch vehicle design and operation is by optimizing the ascent trajectory. Launc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Steffens, Michael J.
Other Authors: Mavris, Dimitri
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: Georgia Institute of Technology 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1853/51884