LOW THRUST MANEUVERS

Jeffrey S. Parker

ASEN 5050: SPACEFLIGHT DYNAMICS

University of Colorado at Boulder

Fall, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract / Introduction
Electric Propulsion
LEO to GEO Transfers using Low Thrust
Interplanetary Transfers Without Gravity Assists
Interplanetary Transfers Implementing Gravity Assists
Summary and Conclusions
Future Extensions
Matlab Software
References / Links