Surface Navigation Using Optimized Waypoints and Particle Swarm Optimization
TBMG-16141
04/01/2013
- Content
The design priority for manned space exploration missions is almost always placed on human safety. Proposed manned surface exploration tasks (lunar, asteroid sample returns, Mars) have the possibility of astronauts traveling several kilometers away from a home base. Deviations from pre-planned paths are expected while exploring. In a time-critical emergency situation, there is a need to develop an optimal home base return path. The return path may or may not be similar to the outbound path, and what defines optimal may change with, and even within, each mission.
- Citation
- "Surface Navigation Using Optimized Waypoints and Particle Swarm Optimization," Mobility Engineering, April 1, 2013.