Optimization of low-thrust Earth-orbit transfers using the vectorial orbital elements

Generalized sail trajectory approximation with applications to MagSails

“…In particular, Eq. (35) shows that t f is inversely proportional to |γ sin α|. This means that, for given values of r 0 and a c , the minimum of t f (i.e., the minimum flight time) occurs when |γ sin α| is maximum, in accordance with the results of Figs.…”

“…In this context, it is worth mentioning the recent work by Wang et al [35], who dealt with the optimization of low-thrust Earth-orbit transfers using the vectorial orbital elements and proved the performance of the proposed dynamical model by optimizing two orbit-raising trajectories and one orbit-lowering trajectory. Note also that, according to Eq.…”