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Ascent Trajectory Optimization

Ascent Trajectory Optimization is a computational methodology within launch vehicle trajectory analysis that determines the optimal control and path parameters during the powered ascent phase to minimize fuel consumption, maximize payload delivery, or satisfy mission-specific constraints while adhering to dynamic, aerodynamic, and gravitational forces.

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238

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2017–2026

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Closed-Loop Endoatmospheric Ascent Guidance

Ping Lu, Hongsheng Sun, Bruce Tsai · Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics · 2003 · 168 citations

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Trajectory optimization based on differential inclusion (Revised)

Hans Seywald · Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics · 1994 · 168 citations

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Space Shuttle ascent guidance, navigation, and control

R. L. Mchenry, Alexandra Long, B. F. Cockrell et al. · The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences · 1979 · 152 citations

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Optimization of Launch Vehicle Ascent Trajectories with Path Constraints and Coast Arcs

Peter Gath, Anthony Calise · Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics · 2001 · 127 citations

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Rapid Optimal Multiburn Ascent Planning and Guidance

Ping Lu, Brian Griffin, Gregory A. Dukeman et al. · Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics · 2008 · 108 citations

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Authors

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  1. PL
    Ping Lu

    Iowa State University, United States

    6 publications · 440 citations

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  2. AC
    Anthony Calise

    Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

    6 publications · 300 citations

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  3. AZ
    Alessandro Zavoli

    Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

    4 publications · 161 citations

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  4. GC
    Guido Colasurdo

    Politecnico di Torino, Italy

    4 publications · 156 citations

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  5. BP
    Binfeng Pan

    Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

    3 publications · 155 citations

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Institutions

77

  1. Georgia Institute of Technology

    Atlanta, United States

    8 h-index

    16 publications

    746 citations

  2. Beihang University

    Beijing, China

    8 h-index

    16 publications

    534 citations

  3. Northwestern Polytechnical University

    Xi'an, China

    7 h-index

    10 publications

    348 citations

  4. Langley Research Center

    Hampton, United States

    6 h-index

    15 publications

    291 citations

  5. Iowa State University

    Ames, United States

    6 h-index

    14 publications

    1K citations

  6. Marshall Space Flight Center

    Redstone Arsenal, United States

    5 h-index

    6 publications

    199 citations

  7. Sapienza University of Rome

    Rome, Italy

    5 h-index

    16 publications

    569 citations

  8. Ames Research Center

    Mountain View, United States

    4 h-index

    5 publications

    102 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics

    19 publications · 1.2K citations

    16

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  2. Aerospace Science and Technology

    AST · 10 publications · 310 citations

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  3. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

    8 publications · 165 citations

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  4. AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit

    Conference · 6 publications · 131 citations

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  5. Acta Astronautica

    3 publications · 92 citations

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