L2 norm-based control regularization for solving optimal control problems

E Taheri, N Li - IEEE Access, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Solutions to practical optimal control problems (OCPs) may consist of control profiles that
switch between control limits or assume values interior to their admissible set, either due to …

Costate mapping for indirect trajectory optimization

E Taheri, V Arya, JL Junkins - Astrodynamics, 2021 - Springer
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 …

Mapped adjoint control transformation method for low-thrust trajectory design

PJ Ayyanathan, E Taheri - Acta Astronautica, 2022 - Elsevier
Variational approach to optimal control theory converts trajectory optimization problems into
two-or multiple-point boundary-value problems, which consist of costates (ie, Lagrange …

Three-degree-of-freedom hypersonic reentry trajectory optimization using an advanced indirect method

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 …

Vectorized Trigonometric Regularization for Singular Control Problems with Multiple State Path Constraints

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 …

Optimization of many-revolution minimum-time low-thrust trajectories using sundman transformation

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 …

Entry trajectory optimization for mars science laboratory class missions using indirect uniform trigonometrization method

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 …

Multistage stabilized continuation for indirect optimal control of three-dimensional hypersonic trajectories

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 …

[PDF][PDF] Optimal Range Capabilities for Low-Lift-to-Drag Ratio Entry Vehicles

DL Engel, ZR Putnam - AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, 2023 - researchgate.net
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 …

[PDF][PDF] Acceleration-based switching surfaces for impulsive trajectory design in restricted three-body dynamics

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 …