Trajectory of spacecraft with photonic laser propulsion in the two-body problem

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Title:	Trajectory of spacecraft with photonic laser propulsion in the two-body problem
Authors:	Hsiao, Fu-Yuen;Wang, Tai-Hang;Lee, Chi-Cheng;Yang, Pin-Chu;Wei, Hung-Chu;Tsai, Ping-Yen
Contributors:	淡江大學航空太空工程學系
Keywords:	Photonic laser propulsion;Spacecraft trajectory;Two-body problem;Jacobi integral;Missions to Mars;Jacobi integral;Missions to Mars
Date:	2013-03
Issue Date:	2013-03-20 16:56:41 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	Kidlington: Pergamon
Abstract:	The photonic laser propulsion (PLP) system can produce continuous and constant thrust. This paper reviews its basics and then studies its application in the two-body interplanetary trajectory. This study also derives the equations of motion (EOM) for a spacecraft in an inertial frame and rotational frame for the two-body problem, and uses the Jacobi integral to investigate the spatial restrictions on trajectory. This study proposes a constraint on the smallest thrust at the launching stage, and finds the in-plane and out-of-plane equilibria. Numerical simulations confirm the validity of the derivations. The results of this paper are directly applicable to future PLP thrust missions, and particularly interplanetary travel.
Relation:	Acta Astronautica 84, pp.215-226
DOI:	10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.11.006
Appears in Collections:	[Graduate Institute & Department of Aerospace Engineering] Journal Article

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