Eclipse-Conscious Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Using Pseudospectral Methods and Control Smoothing Techniques
S Sowell, E Taheri - Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
TRAJECTORY optimization plays a crucial role in the efficient design and operation of
modern spacecraft [1]. Advances made in the field of space propulsion have led to the …
modern spacecraft [1]. Advances made in the field of space propulsion have led to the …
Comparison of control regularization techniques for minimum-fuel low-thrust trajectory design using indirect methods
Minimum-fuel low-thrust trajectories typically consist of a finite, yet unknown number of
switches in the thrust magnitude profile. This optimality-driven characteristic of minimum-fuel …
switches in the thrust magnitude profile. This optimality-driven characteristic of minimum-fuel …
Rapid Determination of Low-Thrust Spacecraft Reachable Sets Subject to Eclipse Constraints
E Taheri - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
Accurate and rapid determination of reachable sets is invaluable for enabling autonomy of
controlled dynamical systems. The reachable set of dynamical systems, by definition …
controlled dynamical systems. The reachable set of dynamical systems, by definition …
Physics-Informed Pontryagin Neural Networks for Path-Constrained Optimal Control Problems
A D'Ambrosio, B Benedikter, R Furfaro - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
Solving constrained optimal control problems (OCPs) is essential to ensure safety in real-
world scenarios. Recent machine learning techniques have shown promise in addressing …
world scenarios. Recent machine learning techniques have shown promise in addressing …