Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Oct 1990
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990dres.iafct....v&link_type=abstract
IAF, International Astronautical Congress, 41st, Dresden, Federal Republic of Germany, Oct. 6-12, 1990. 20 p.
Mathematics
Logic
Interplanetary Spacecraft, Solar System, Spacecraft Propulsion, Spacecraft Trajectories, Flyby Missions, Gravitational Fields, Magnetic Fields, Solar Sails
Scientific paper
Spacecrafts endowed with propulsion modes not involving ejection of matter may move along rectilinear trajectories in the solar system. These paths may exhibit interesting properties for interplanetary flight. A technologically promising non-rocket propulsion is discussed in this paper in the light of achieving a rectilinear cruise trajectory to planets or beyond the Pluto orbit: the field-sail mode. The related dynamics is presented in detail. Technology considerations are made also on a quantitative basis and particularly critical problems are addressed. The trajectory-vehicle convergence process is pointed out to design rectilinear trajectories. Numerical results from a general computer code are presented. In particular, a 1-ton-payload 4.5-year flyby to the Pluto-Charon system is discussed.
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