Comparative study on the application of evolutionary optimization techniques to orbit transfer maneuvers

Minisci, E.A. and Avanzini, G. (2008) Comparative study on the application of evolutionary optimization techniques to orbit transfer maneuvers. In: IAC 2008, Glasgow, UK, 29 Sep - 3 Oct 2008,

Abstract

Orbit transfer maneuvers are here considered as benchmark cases for comparing performance of different optimization techniques in the framework of direct methods. Two different classes of evolutionary algorithms, a conventional genetic algorithm and an estimation of distribution method, are compared in terms of performance indices statistically evaluated over a prescribed number of runs. At the same time, two different types of problem representations are considered, a first one based on orbit propagation and a second one based on the solution of Lambert’s problem for direct transfers. In this way it is possible to highlight how problem representation affects the capabilities of the considered numerical approaches.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Minisci, Dr Edmondo
• Authors: Minisci, E.A., and Avanzini, G.
• Subjects: 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 Proceedings of the IAC 2008
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with permission of the authors.