Numerical solutions of optimal control problems are influenced by the appropriate choice of coordinates. The proposed method based on the variational approach to map costates …
Variational approach to optimal control theory converts trajectory optimization problems into two-or multiple-point boundary-value problems, which consist of costates (ie, Lagrange …
K Mall, E Taheri - Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
This study investigates a complicated reentry trajectory optimization problem for a reusable launch vehicle (RLV) in the presence of two control constraints and three state path …
Y Kovryzhenko, E Taheri - The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, 2023 - Springer
Optimal control problems (OCPs) with a control-affine Hamiltonian may lead to extremal solutions with singular control arcs. The presence of singular control arcs along with multiple …
E Taheri - AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2021-1343. vid Minimum-time planet- centric transfer maneuvers are investigated for spacecraft equipped with solar-powered, low …
K Mall, E Taheri - 2020 American Control Conference (ACC), 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Application of traditional indirect optimization methods to optimal control problems (OCPs) with control and state path constraints is not a straightforward task. However, recent …
M Vedantam, MR Akella, MJ Grant - Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
This work presents the development of a multistaged stabilized continuation for the three- dimensional unpowered hypersonic trajectory planning problem using indirect optimal …
Optimal solutions for maximizing the range of a low-lift-to-drag ratio entry vehicle at Mars are explored. Optimal control problems are formulated to consider both vehicles using …
K Saloglu, E Taheri - 2022 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist …, 2022 - researchgate.net
We introduce an optimization tool for solving impulsive trajectory optimization problems within the nonlinear restricted three-body dynamical models. The proposed tool uses …