Touch points in optimal trajectories with first-order state inequality constraints

S. Y. Park, S. R. Vadali, K. Qassim

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Abstract

Optimal trajectories of the Advanced Launch System (ALS) with a dynamic pressure inequality constraint (first order) are obtained using the method of multiple shooting. The numerical results demonstrate the existence of a touch point in the optimal trajectory for a special value of the dynamic pressure limit. This study verifies that optimal control problems with first order state inequality constraints can have boundary arcs and also an extremal arc touching the boundary. Hence, these two structures of the optimal trajectory must be considered in many aerospace problems with first order state inequality constraints.

Original languageEnglish
Pages1844-1851
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 1995
EventGuidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, 1995 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: 1995 Aug 71995 Aug 10

Other

OtherGuidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, 1995
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period95/8/795/8/10

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 1995 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. All rights reserved.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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