PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPTIMIZED LAMBERT PROBLEM SOLVER FOR TARGETS IN ELLIPTICAL ORBITS

摘要

This paper investigates the solution of Lambert’s Problem for targets in ellipticalorbits. Preliminary efforts are made in developing a mission design softwaretool to determine the optimal interplanetary trajectory and final captureorbit based on mission constraints and requirements between a departure andarrival body. Integration of the Applied Research Laboratory Trade Space Visualizersoftware permits a mission designer to visually inspect the multi-dimensionaltrade space and investigate regions of feasible trajectories.