Optimal Trajectories in Atmospheric Flight
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Optimal Trajectories in Atmospheric Flight

  1. 420 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Optimal Trajectories in Atmospheric Flight

About this book

Optimal Trajectories in Atmospheric Flight deals with the optimization of trajectories in atmospheric flight. The book begins with a simple treatment of functional optimization followed by a discussion of switching theory. It then presents the derivation of the general equations of motion along with the basic knowledge in aerodynamics and propulsion necessary for the analysis of atmospheric flight trajectories. It goes on to the study of optimal trajectories by providing the general properties of the optimal aerodynamic controls and the integrals of motion. This is followed by discussions of high subsonic and supersonic flight, and approximation techniques to reduce the order of the problem for a fast computation of the optimal trajectory. The final chapters present analyses of optimal reentry trajectories and orbital maneuvers. This book is intended as a reference text for scientists and engineers wanting to get into the subject of optimal trajectories in atmospheric flight. If used for teaching purposes, the book is written in a self-contained way so that a selective use of the material is at the discretion of the lecturer. The first 11 chapters are sufficient for a one-semester course with emphasis on optimal maneuvers of high performance aircraft.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Optimal Trajectories in Atmospheric Flight
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. PREFACE
  6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  7. NOMENCLATURE
  8. INTRODUCTION
  9. CHAPTER 1. OPTIMIZATION THEORY
  10. CHAPTER 2. SWITCHING THEORY
  11. CHAPTER 3. EQUATIONS OF MOTION
  12. CHAPTER 4. AERODYNAMIC AND PROPULSIVE FORCES
  13. CHAPTER 5. GENERAL PROPERTIES OF OPTIMAL TRAJECTORIES
  14. CHAPTER 6. FLIGHT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE
  15. CHAPTER 7. OPTIMAL COASTING FLIGHT
  16. CHAPTER 8. SUPERSONIC CRUISE
  17. CHAPTER 9. SUPERSONIC TURN
  18. CHAPTER 10. SUPERSONIC MANEUVERS IN A VERTICAL PLANE
  19. CHAPTER 11. ENERGY STATE APPROXIMATION
  20. CHAPTER 12. MODIFIED CHAPMAN'S FORMULATION FOR OPTIMAL REENTRY TRAJECTORIES
  21. CHAPTER 13. OPTIMAL PLANAR REENTRY TRAJECTORIES
  22. CHAPTER 14. OPTIMAL GLIDE OF REENTRY VEHICLES
  23. CHAPTER 15. ORBITAL AERODYNAMIC MANEUVERS
  24. AUTHOR INDEX
  25. SUBJECT INDEX