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Computer program for current profile and trajectory analysis for cesium contact thrustor leading to integral focus configuration of multistrip contact engines for long space missions
Mission success probability maximization by selecting trajectory parameters via approximate probability density function
Effects of deformed magnetic field on trajectories and asymptotic directions of arrival of medium energy cosmic rays at various stations, using spherical harmonics
Low thrust trajectory optimization, using Newton- Raphson method to solve nonlinear two-point boundary value problem
Steepest descent method of trajectory optimization for computing lunar and interplanetary transfer missions, noting terminal constraints
Unmanned spacecraft trajectories, discussing flight mechanics of solar system exploration
Gravity assisted trajectories to solar system targets analyzed by two-dimensional solar system model
Monte Carlo simulation for adaptive policy for multiple impulse correction of trajectory of spacecraft
Failure analysis of adjoint systems method for determining optimal trajectories
Low-thrust trajectory requirements for solar system exploration using nuclear electric propulsion
Propulsion requirement for high-thrust round-trip trajectories to Jupiter
Determining optimum atmospheric reentry trajectories using Pontryagin maximum principle
Pioneer VII trajectory dispersions and Deep Space Network initial acquisition
Trajectory, orbit, and inclination of Tungusk meteorite
Documentation for addition to digital computer program for rapid earth-to-space trajectory optimization of orbital rendezvous option
Adaptability of Lunar Orbiter to surface experiments using flyby and earth return trajectory
Supersonic transport trajectory optimization example solutions
High speed digital computer program written in Fortran IV for trajectory optimization