04.08.2013 Views

Astrodynamics 102 - DerAstrodynamics.com

Astrodynamics 102 - DerAstrodynamics.com

Astrodynamics 102 - DerAstrodynamics.com

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Two Equations<br />

and<br />

Two Unknowns<br />

Gauss<br />

Battin<br />

Shepperd<br />

Gooding<br />

Klumpp<br />

Theories/<br />

Formulations<br />

Lambert Algorithm Developers<br />

One Equation<br />

and<br />

One Unknown<br />

Lambert<br />

Gauss<br />

Battin<br />

Lancaster/Blanchard<br />

Godal<br />

Vinh<br />

Sun<br />

Lambert Algorithm Characteristics:<br />

Implementations/<br />

Iterative Methods<br />

Newton,<br />

Halley,<br />

and Others<br />

Everyone<br />

(almost)<br />

Laguerre<br />

and Modified<br />

Laguerre<br />

Conway<br />

Der<br />

1. Most (over 90%) Lambert algorithms apply to zero rev and have singularities<br />

2. Sun/Der Lambert + algorithm applies to multi-rev and rarely has singluarity<br />

(simple theory + straightforward implementation = speed, accuracy, robustness)

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!