Reachability analysis stands as a pivotal tool in astrodynamics, delineating the achievable states a spacecraft can reach within specified temporal window and propulsion system parameters. Our recent investigation delved into reachability analysis within Keplerian dynamics, specifically focusing on a spacecraft's motion around a single central celestial body (like the Earth or the Sun). Building upon this foundation, our current project endeavors to extend the reachability analysis tool to encompass more intricate dynamics, particularly in the cislunar environment. Here, the gravitational influences of both the Moon and the Earth play significant roles, necessitating a tailored approach to compute the spacecraft's accessible states. This research aims to enhance our understanding of spacecraft trajectories in complex gravitational fields, offering valuable insights for future missions in cislunar space exploration.
Undergraduate
A tool in Julia to compute reacheability analysis in cislunar space.
Good maths and programming skills.
Students should have selected AEROSPACE720 as an elective.
No lab has been assigned to this project