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Heliocentric interplanetary low thrust trajectory optimization program, supplement 1The modifications and improvements made to the HILTOP electric propulsion trajectory optimization computer program up through the end of 1974 is described. New program features include the simulation of power degradation, housekeeping power, launch asymptote declination optimization, and powered and unpowered ballistic multiple swingby missions with an optional deep space burn. The report contains the new analysis describing these features, a complete description of program input quantities, and sample cases of computer output illustrating the new program capabilities.
Document ID
19750012348
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Mann, F. I.
(Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Seabrook, MD, United States)
Horsewood, J. L.
(Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Seabrook, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1974
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Report/Patent Number
REPT-74-30-SUPPL-1
NASA-CR-143708
Accession Number
75N20420
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-21963
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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