Design of Trajectory Optimization Approach for Space Maneuver Vehicle Skip Entry Problems

Dr. Runqi Chai’s research interests include spacecraft trajectory optimization, multi-objective optimization, optimal control theory, model predictive control and chance-constrained optimization. Currently he serves as an active reviewer for several international publications including IEEE and AIAA.The list of Runqi Chai’s publications is as follows:R. Chai, A. Savvaris, A. Tsourdos, S. Chai, and Y. Xia, Trajectory Optimization of Space Maneuver Vehicle Using a Hybrid Optimal Control Solver. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 2019, vol. 49, no. 2, pp. 467-480R. Chai, A. Savvaris, and S. Chai*, Integrated missile guidance and control using optimization-based predictive control, Nonlinear Dynamics, 2019, 1-17, Available online.R. Chai, A. Savvaris, A. Tsourdos, S. Chai*, and Y. Xia, Optimal fuel consumption finite-thrust orbital hopping of aeroassisted spacecraft, Aerospace Science and Technology, 2018, vol. 75, no. 4, pp. 172-182

• Introduction.- Overview of Trajectory Optimization Techniques.- Modelling of the Trajectory Optimization Problems.- Performance Analysis of Different Optimization Strategies.- Hybrid Optimization Methods with Enhanced Convergence Ability.- Multi-Objective Trajectory Optimization Problem.- Real-Time Optimal Guidance Strategies for Space Maneuver Vehicles.- Stochastic Trajectory Optimization Problems with Chance Constraints.- Appendix.- References.- Index.