TY  - CHAP
A1  - Dachwald, Bernd
A1  - Ohndorf, Andreas
T1  - Global optimization of continuous-thrust trajectories using evolutionary neurocontrol
T2  - Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering
N2  - Searching optimal continuous-thrust trajectories is usually a difficult and time-consuming task. The solution quality of traditional optimal-control methods depends strongly on an adequate initial guess because the solution is typically close to the initial guess, which may be far from the (unknown) global optimum. Evolutionary neurocontrol attacks continuous-thrust optimization problems from the perspective of artificial intelligence and machine learning, combining artificial neural networks and evolutionary algorithms. This chapter describes the method and shows some example results for single- and multi-phase continuous-thrust trajectory optimization problems to assess its performance. Evolutionary neurocontrol can explore the trajectory search space more exhaustively than a human expert can do with traditional optimal-control methods. Especially for difficult problems, it usually finds solutions that are closer to the global optimum. Another fundamental advantage is that continuous-thrust trajectories can be optimized without an initial guess and without expert supervision.
Y1  - 2019
SN  - 978-3-030-10501-3
SN  - 978-3-030-10500-6
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10501-3_2
N1  - Springer Optimization and Its Applications, vol 144
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SP  - 33
EP  - 57
PB  - Springer
CY  - Cham
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - McInnes, Colin R.
A1  - Bothmer, Volker
A1  - Dachwald, Bernd
A1  - Geppert, Ulrich R. M. E.
A1  - Heiligers, Jeannette
A1  - Hilgers, Alan
A1  - Johnson, Les
A1  - Macdonald, Malcolm
A1  - Reinhard, Ruedeger
A1  - Seboldt, Wolfgang
A1  - Spietz, Peter
T1  - Gossamer roadmap technology reference study for a Sub-L1 Space Weather Mission
T2  - Advances in solar sailing
N2  - A technology reference study for a displaced Lagrange point space weather mission is presented. The mission builds on previous concepts, but adopts a strong micro-spacecraft philosophy to deliver a low mass platform and payload which can be accommodated on the DLR/ESA Gossamer-3 technology demonstration mission. A direct escape from Geostationary Transfer Orbit is assumed with the sail deployed after the escape burn. The use of a miniaturized, low mass platform and payload then allows the Gossamer-3 solar sail to potentially double the warning time of space weather events. The mission profile and mass budgets will be presented to achieve these ambitious goals.
Y1  - 2014
SN  - 978-3-642-34906-5 (Print) ; 978-3-642-34907-2 (E-Book)
SP  - 227
EP  - 242
PB  - Springer
CY  - Berlin [u.a.]
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Dachwald, Bernd
A1  - Ulamec, Stephan
A1  - Biele, Jens
T1  - Clean in situ subsurface exploration of icy environments in the solar system
T2  - Habitability of other planets and satellites. - (Cellular origin, life in extreme habitats and astrobiology ; 28)
N2  - "To assess the habitability of the icy environments in the solar system, for example, on Mars, Europa, and Enceladus, the scientific analysis of material embedded in or underneath their ice layers is very important. We consider self-steering robotic ice melting probes to be the best method to cleanly access these environments, that is, in compliance with planetary protection standards. The required technologies are currently developed and tested."
Y1  - 2013
SN  - 978-94-007-6545-0 (Druckausgabe)
SN  - 978-94-007-6546-7 (E-Book)
SP  - 367
EP  - 397
PB  - Springer
CY  - Dordrecht
ER  -