The Application of Dynamic Programming to Satellite Intercept and Rendezvous Problems.
Purchase Print Copy
| Format | List Price | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add to Cart | Paperback16 pages | $20.00 | $16.00 20% Web Discount |
An application of dynamic programming to the optimization of satellite intercept and rendezvous problems. The two-body equations of motion for the target vehicle and interceptor are linearized, and a quadratic performance index is defined. Idealized performance of the terminal guidance process consists of reducing to zero both the relative position between the target and interceptor for the intercept case and the relative position and velocity for the rendezvous case. The performance of the system is optimized by choosing the control vector in such a way that the performance index is minimized; the expressions for the control vector are given. Perfect measurements of relative position and velocity are assumed. 16 pp.
This report is part of the RAND Corporation Paper series. The paper was a product of the RAND Corporation from 1948 to 2003 that captured speeches, memorials, and derivative research, usually prepared on authors' own time and meant to be the scholarly or scientific contribution of individual authors to their professional fields. Papers were less formal than reports and did not require rigorous peer review.
This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for noncommercial use only. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited; linking directly to this product page is encouraged. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial purposes. For information on reprint and reuse permissions, please visit www.rand.org/pubs/permissions.
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND's publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors.