Performance of an Autonomous Multi-Maneuver Algorithm for Lunar Trans-Earth Injection

摘要

Using a fully analytic initial estimate, a self-starting algorithm that constructs a fly able multiburn maneuver sequence to transfer a spacecraft from a closed low-lunar parking orbit to a desired Earth-entry state is developed and implemented. The algorithm is built to support the need for a human spacecraft to abort anytime during the mission and return automatically from a variety of lunar mission scenarios. This study presents a large set of representative test cases for algorithm evaluation, including highly constrained Earth-entry interface states that return the spacecraft to a specific landing site. For all cases, an optimal finite-burn solution is obtained successfully in computation time suitable for real-time on-board operation.