Trajectory Optimization Using XGESOP: Ariane V GTO Trajectory Optimization

摘要

In this report the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering (Faulty LR), TU-Delft,investigates the necessity of space launcher trajectory optimization for the conceptual design of airplane-like space launchers. For this purpose, the Faculty LR acquired in 1994 the highly advanced, German-developed trajectory optimization tool referred to as XGESOP. In this memorandum the capabilities of XGESOP will be demonstrated.