Gauss Pseudospectral Method Based Trajectory Optimization for Hypersonic Glide Vehicles

Reentry Trajectory Optimization Based on a Multistage Pseudospectral Method

Of the many direct numerical methods, the pseudospectral method serves as an effective tool to solve the reentry trajectory optimization for hypersonic vehicles. However, the traditional pseudospectral method is time-consuming due to large number of discretization points. For the purpose of autonomous and adaptive reentry guidance, the research herein presents a multistage trajectory control st...

Finite-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Using a Combination of Gauss Pseudospectral Method and Genetic Algorithm

Nonplanar Trajectory Optimization with Variable Specific Impulse Engine Using Gauss Pseudospectral Method

Nonplanar trajectory optimization problem with advanced variable specific impulse magnetoplasma rocket (VASIMR) engine is studied. A newly developed method called Gauss Pseudospectral method is applied to the nonplanar trajectory optimization problem with VASIMR engine. Three representative trajectory optimization problems are solved. The first is an orbit raising problem from LEO to GEO; the s...

Research on Programming Algorithm of Trajectory for Hypersonic Vehicles Based on Particle Swarm Optimization

Aiming at the sensitivity to initial value and long computation time spent on iteration and programming the reference trajectory in reentry trajectory optimization for hypersonic vehicles, we propose a trajectory programming algorithm, which is based on drag acceleration profile. First of all, models of motion in reentry process of vehicle are built and an independent variable is introduced for...

Nonlinear Optimal Trajectory Planning for Free-Floating Space Manipulators using a Gauss Pseudospectral Method

In this paper, an optimal trajectory guidance law is developed for a free-floating space manipulator through a combination of a Gaussian pseudospectral collocation scheme with a Non-Linear Problem solver. Specifically, the resulting nonlinear optimal guidance problem with path constraints is defined with the general pseudospectral optimal software and numerically solved by the sparse nonlinear ...