Optimal finite-thrust Trans-Earth Injection (TEI) maneuvers for a Low Lunar Orbit (LLO) earth return mission

Pseudospectral methods are used to efficiently solve complex, non-linear optimal control problems and can be used to develop rapid and robust control solutions in astrodynamics applications. With the renewed efforts in resuming future manned missions to the moon or near-earth asteroids, fuel optimal...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wheatley, Omar J.
Other Authors: Ross, I. Michael
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10507