New Programming Approach for Steepest Descent Optimization of Rocket Trajectories

Vishnu G Nair; Dileep M V; Prahalad K R

Research Article

New Programming Approach for Steepest Descent Optimization of Rocket Trajectories

by Vishnu G Nair, Dileep M V, Prahalad K R

International Journal of Computer Applications

Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA

Volume 48 - Issue 19

Published: June 2012

Authors: Vishnu G Nair, Dileep M V, Prahalad K R

10.5120/7456-0489

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Vishnu G Nair, Dileep M V, Prahalad K R . New Programming Approach for Steepest Descent Optimization of Rocket Trajectories. International Journal of Computer Applications. 48, 19 (June 2012), 21-27. DOI=10.5120/7456-0489

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                        author  = { Vishnu G Nair,Dileep M V,Prahalad K R },
                        title   = { New Programming Approach for Steepest Descent Optimization of Rocket Trajectories },
                        journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
                        year    = { 2012 },
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                        number  = { 19 },
                        pages   = { 21-27 },
                        doi     = { 10.5120/7456-0489 },
                        publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA }
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Abstract

In this paper a new programming methodology for optimizing rocket trajectories using steepest descent technique is presented. The programming is done in Matlab platform. At first the dynamical equations of rocket is derived and for the proper derivation and analysis of the equations ,Eulers integration method is used. A new programming approach is designed and the equations are optimized using steepest descent technique, assuming certain boundary conditions. The results obtained are verified and it is seen that the optimal trajectory is attained with all objectives satisfied. This project is done at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC),a constituent of Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO).

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Keywords

Rocket Trajectory matlab optimization steepest Descent