On testing global optimization algorithms for space trajectory design

Vasile, M., Minisci, E. and Locatelli, M. (2008) On testing global optimization algorithms for space trajectory design. In: AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Honolulu, Hawaii, 18-21 August 2008,

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the procedures to test a global search algorithm applied to a space trajectory design problem. Then, we present some performance indexes that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of global optimization algorithms. The performance indexes are then compared highlighting the actual significance of each one of them. A number of global optimization algorithms are tested on four typical space trajectory design problems. From the results of the proposed testing procedure we infer for each pair algorithm-problem the relation between the heuristics implemented in the solution algorithm and the main characteristics of the problem under investigation. From this analysis we derive a novel interpretation of some evolutionary heuristics, based on dynamical system theory and we significantly improve the performance of one of the tested algorithms.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Minisci, Dr Edmondo and Vasile, Dr Massimiliano
• Authors: Vasile, M., Minisci, E., and Locatelli, M.
• Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics; T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
• Research Group: Space Advanced Research Team
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2008 The authors
• First Published: First published in AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with permission of the authors