Two-body optimization for deflecting earth-crossing asteroids

Sang Young Park, I. Michael Ross

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Abstract

We present a formulation of a finite-dimensional optimization problem associated with the deflection of Earth-crossing asteroids. The performance measure is minimizing the delta-V requirement for achieving a minimum target separation distance. A number of astrodynamical constraints are identified and modeled. The constrained optimization problem is numerically solved using a sequential quadratic programming method. Our numerical analysis indicates that the minimum delta-V requirement is not a monotonically decreasing function of warning time; rather, there is a finer structure associated with the orbital period of the colliding asteroid. The analysis tool presented here may be used for optimizing the interceptor mission for impact mitigation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)415-420
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
Volume22
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics

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