Dynamic Problems of Interplanetary Flight

Abstract

SummaryThe solution to the general problem of transferring a rocket between two terminals in space with minimum fuel expenditure is explained and the results obtained when application is made to a number of particular problems of space navigation are described. The mathematical techniques which may usefully be employed in the calculation of optimum rocket trajectories are exemplified by a method of solving the problem of obtaining maximum range from a rocket missile over the Earth's surface.