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Author:

Shank, Brian Steven

Title:

Development of an Optimized Lambert Problem Solver for Targeting Elliptical Orbits

Graduate Program:

Aerospace Engineering

Keywords:

Lambert's Problem
Pork Chop Plot
ATSV
Visual Data Techniques
Orbital Mechanics
Astrodynamics
Mission Planning
Propulsion Optimization

File:

Download BrianShank_FinalThesis.pdf

Committee Members:

Dr David B Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

Author:

Gilga, Michael

Title:

Optimal Solar-Sail Trajectories Using Sun-Diving

Graduate Program:

Aerospace Engineering

Keywords:

Solar Sail
Astrodynamics
Orbital Mechanics
Particle Swarm Optimization
Trajectory Optimization
Transfer Orbits
Sun-Diving

File:

Download Gilga_Thesis.pdf

Committee Members:

Amy Pritchett, Program Head/Chair
Robert G. Melton, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Puneet Singla, Committee Member
Roshan Thomas Eapen, Committee Member