In this paper,the performance of two distinct classes of feedback guidance algorithms is evaluated for a spacecraft rendezvous problem utilizing a continuous low-thrust propulsion system.They are the DG(Differential G...In this paper,the performance of two distinct classes of feedback guidance algorithms is evaluated for a spacecraft rendezvous problem utilizing a continuous low-thrust propulsion system.They are the DG(Differential Geometric)and ZEM/ZEV(Zero-Effort-Miss/Zero-Effort-Velocity)feedback guidance algorithms.Even though these two guidance algorithms do not attempt to minimize the onboard fuel consumption orΔV directly,theΔV requirement is used as a measure of their orbital rendezvous performance for various initial conditions and a wide range of the rendezvous time(within less than one orbital period of the target vehicle).For the DG guidance,the effects of its guidance parameter and terminal time on the closed-loop performance are evaluated by numerical simulations.For the ZEM/ZEV guidance,its nearfuel-optimality is further demonstrated for a rapid,short-range orbital rendezvous,in comparison with the corresponding open-loop optimal solutions.Furthermore,the poorΔV performance of the ZEM/ZEV guidance for a slow,long-range orbital rendezvous is remedied by simply adding an initial drift phase.The ZEM/ZEV feedback guidance algorithm and its appropriate variants are then shown to be a simple practical solution to a non-impulsive rendezvous problem,in comparison with the DG guidance as well as the open-loop optimal guidance.展开更多
This paper investigates a problem of determining the optimal terminal-time or time-to-go of the ZEM/ZEV(Zero-E ort-Miss/Zero-E ort-Velocity)feedback guidance law for a variety of orbital intercept or rendezvous maneuv...This paper investigates a problem of determining the optimal terminal-time or time-to-go of the ZEM/ZEV(Zero-E ort-Miss/Zero-E ort-Velocity)feedback guidance law for a variety of orbital intercept or rendezvous maneuvers.A generalized ZEM/ZEV guidance problem,whose objective is to minimize a combination of the control energy and terminal time,is examined.Algebraic equations whose solution provides the optimal terminal-time of the orbital intercept/rendezvous problems are derived based on the optimal control theory.The e ectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated for various orbital maneuver problems.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61673135 and 61603114).
文摘In this paper,the performance of two distinct classes of feedback guidance algorithms is evaluated for a spacecraft rendezvous problem utilizing a continuous low-thrust propulsion system.They are the DG(Differential Geometric)and ZEM/ZEV(Zero-Effort-Miss/Zero-Effort-Velocity)feedback guidance algorithms.Even though these two guidance algorithms do not attempt to minimize the onboard fuel consumption orΔV directly,theΔV requirement is used as a measure of their orbital rendezvous performance for various initial conditions and a wide range of the rendezvous time(within less than one orbital period of the target vehicle).For the DG guidance,the effects of its guidance parameter and terminal time on the closed-loop performance are evaluated by numerical simulations.For the ZEM/ZEV guidance,its nearfuel-optimality is further demonstrated for a rapid,short-range orbital rendezvous,in comparison with the corresponding open-loop optimal solutions.Furthermore,the poorΔV performance of the ZEM/ZEV guidance for a slow,long-range orbital rendezvous is remedied by simply adding an initial drift phase.The ZEM/ZEV feedback guidance algorithm and its appropriate variants are then shown to be a simple practical solution to a non-impulsive rendezvous problem,in comparison with the DG guidance as well as the open-loop optimal guidance.
基金This work was prepared under a research grant from the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2013M1A3A3A02042461)The authors thank the National Research Foundation of Korea for the support of this research work.
文摘This paper investigates a problem of determining the optimal terminal-time or time-to-go of the ZEM/ZEV(Zero-E ort-Miss/Zero-E ort-Velocity)feedback guidance law for a variety of orbital intercept or rendezvous maneuvers.A generalized ZEM/ZEV guidance problem,whose objective is to minimize a combination of the control energy and terminal time,is examined.Algebraic equations whose solution provides the optimal terminal-time of the orbital intercept/rendezvous problems are derived based on the optimal control theory.The e ectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated for various orbital maneuver problems.