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| Author(s): |
Huaura Solorzano, Carlos Renato
[1]
;
Bertachini de Almeida Prado, Antonio Fernando
[2]
;
Sukhanov, Alexander Alexandrovich
[3]
Total Authors: 3
|
| Affiliation: | [1] Natl Inst Space Res INPE. BR-12227010 Sao Jose Dos Campos
[2] Natl Inst Space Res INPE. BR-12227010 Sao Jose Dos Campos
[3] Russian Acad Sci. Space Res Inst IKI
Total Affiliations: 3
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING; 2010. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
For interplanetary missions, efficient electric propulsion systems can be used to increase the mass delivered to the destination. Outer planet exploration has experienced new interest with the launch of the Cassini and New Horizons Missions. At the present, new technologies are studied for better use of electric propulsion systems in missions to the outer planets. This paper presents low-thrust trajectories using the method of the transporting trajectory to Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. They use nuclear and radio isotopic electric propulsion. These direct transfers have continuous electric propulsion of low power along the entire trajectory. The main goal of the paper is to optimize the transfers, that is, to provide maximum mass to be delivered to the outer planets. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 07/04232-2 - Interplanetary transfers using solar sails and electric propulsion |
| Grantee: | Carlos Renato Huaura Solórzano |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |