Optimal trajectories for the aeroassisted flight experiment
Contributors: Miele, Angelo.; Zhao, Z. G.; Lee, W. Y.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Series: Aero-astronautics report -- no. 238-239, 242-243.; [NASA contractor report] -- NASA CR-186134, NASA CR-186135, NASA CR-186164, NASA CR-186165.
Publisher: Rice University; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Published: 1989
Place of publication: [Houston, Tex.]; [Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: Aeroassist.; Aeromaneuvering.; Ascent.; Atmospheric entry.; Atmospheric entry simulation.; Earth orbits.; Equations of motion.; Flight mechanics.; Optimization.; Orbit transfer vehicles.; Orbital maneuvering vehicles.; Space shuttles.; Trajectories.; Trajectory optimization.; Transfer orbits.
Notes: Shipping list nos.: 90-0587-M (pts. 1-2), 90-0859-M (pt. 3), 90-0881-M (pt. 4).

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Microfiche. [Washington, D.C. : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1990- <4> microfiches.
Table of contents: value: pt. 1. Equations of motion in an earth-fixed system / by A. Miele, Z.G. Zhao, and W.Y. Lee; value: pt. 2. Equations of motion in an inertial system / A Miele, Z.G. Zhao, W.Y. Lee; value: pt. 3. Formulation, results, and analysis / by A. Miele ... [et al.]; value: pt. 4. Data, tables, and graphs / by A. Miele ... [et al.].