============================================== Low-thrust trajectory design & optimization **************************************** Initial design of low-thrust trajectory **************************************** [1] A. E. Petropoulos and J. M. Longuski. Shape-Based Algorithm for the Automated Design of Low-Thrust, Gravity Assist Trajectories. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 2004, 41(5):787-796 ****************************************************** A good summarize of low-thrust trajectory optimization ****************************************************** [2] J. T. Betts. Survey of Numerical Methods for Trajectory Optimization. Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics. 1998, 21(2):193-207 ************* Direct method ************* [3] Fahroo and I.M. Ross. Direct Trajectory Optimization by a Chebyshev Pseudospectral Method. Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics. 2002, 25(1):160-166 [4] J. T. Betts. Optimal Interplanetary Orbit Transfers by Direct Transcription. The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences. 1994, 42(3):247-268 ************* Hybrid method ************* [5] G. Hull. Conversion of Optimal Control Problems into Parameter Optimization Problems. Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics. 1997, 20(1):57-60 [6] M. R. Ilgen. Hybrid Method for Computing Optimal Low Thrust OTV Trajectories. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences. 1999, 87(2):941-958 ******************* Modern optimization ******************* [7] B. Dachwald. Optimization of interplanetary solar sailcraft trajectories using evolutionary neurocontrol. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. 2004, 27(1):66-72 [8] Pini Gurfil, N. Jeremy Kasdin. Evolutionary Search for Deep-Space Science Mission Orbits. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. 2006, 29(2):332-341 [9] B. Dachwald. Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization and Interplanetary Mission Analysis Using Evolutionary Neurocontrol. Doctoral Thesis, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, Germany, 2004 ************* Other methods ************* [10] A. E. Petropoulos. Refinements to the Q-law for low-thrust orbit transfers. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences. 2005, 120(1):963-982 ********************** Threebody & Low-thrust ********************** [11] T.F. Starchville, Jr. R.G. Melton. Optimal Low-Thrust Transfers to Halo Orbits About the L2 Libration Point in the Earth-Moon System. AAS 98-205 paper, 1998 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Conference. [12] A. Sukhanov, N. Eismont. Low Thrust Transfer to Sun-Earth L1 and L2 Points with a Constraint on the Thrust Direction. LIBRATION POINT ORBITS AND APPLICATIONS. 10-14 June, 2002