Optimum thrust programming for low thrust devices
The use of low thrust devices with continuous and discontinuous thrust programs is investigated to determine whether or not a discontinuous thrust program will provide a greater payload and structure mass fraction, where the program must impart a specified amount of energy to the satellite in a spec...
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https://thesis.library.caltech.edu/4003/1/Smithey_w_1964.pdfSmithey, William John Henry (1964) Optimum thrust programming for low thrust devices. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FGHG-HF41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10102002-083146 <https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10102002-083146>