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Constrained trajectory optimization of a soft lunar landing from a parking orbit (2005) read it
New methodologies for onboard generation of Terminal Area Energy Management trajectories for autonomous reusable launch vehicles
Grubler, Andrew C. (Andrew Clay), 1976- (2001)
- Advisor: Gregg H. Barton
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Onboard trajectory generation for the unpowered landing of autonomous Reusable Launch Vehicles
Girerd, André R. (André René), 1977- (2001)
- Advisors: Deyst, John J. (John Jacob); Gregg Barto; Wallace E. VanderVelde
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Engine placement for manned descent at Mars considering single engine failures
York, Stephen P. (Stephen Patrick) (2006)
- Advisor: David Miller
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Optimization study of a trans-Atlantic abort for the U.S. space shuttle using a pseudospectral Legendre method
Taylor, Christine P. (Christine Pia), 1979- (2003)
- Advisor: Anil V. Rao
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Six dimensional trajectory solver for automomous [sic] proximity operations
Simmons, Ronald J. (Ronald Jay) (1990)
- Advisor: Hollister, Walter M., 1930-
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Interplanetary trajectory analysis for 2020-2040 Mars missions including Venus flyby opportunities
Ishimatsu, Takuto (2008)
- Advisor: Jeffrey A. Hoffman
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
A new guidance method for a DeltaV and re-entry constrained orbit transfer problem
Van Beusekom, Craig Joseph (2005)
- Advisors: Battin, Richard H; Miotto, Piero
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Trajectory optimization for a fixed trim re-entry vehicle using direct collocation with nonlinear programming
Bibeau, Robert T. (Robert Thomas), 1975- (1999)
- Advisor: Rudrapatna V. Ramnath
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Boost through reentry trajectory planning for maneuvering reentry vehicles
Abrahamson, Matthew James (2007)
- Advisor: Ron J. Proulx
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Analysis and design of propulsive guidance for atmospheric skip entry trajectories
Teahan, Garrett Oliver (2006)
- Advisors: Battin, Richard H; Stephen C. Paschall II
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics