@inproceedings{5811f30262204d57b284783d9f204d7c,
title = "Mission abort scenarios of a reentry vehicle with controls degradation",
abstract = "A controls degradation scenario is investigated for a reentry vehicle. It is assumed that one of two body flaps is blocked. The reaction control system is used to generate control moments in combination with the aerodynamic surfaces still operative. Particular emphasis was placed on implementing a control allocation method which yields an optimum utilization of the aerodynamic control surfaces in terms of minimizing the propellant mass required for the reaction control system. Minimum-propellant trajectories for the blocked body flap scenarios were determined using an efficient optimization technique. Results are presented which address several blocked body flap scenarios, showing the required propellant mass saving by choosing an appropriate landing site as well as effects of the available amount of propellant mass and the number of thrusters.",
author = "{da Costa}, O. and G. Sachs",
year = "2003",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781563479786",
series = "AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit",
booktitle = "AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit",
note = "AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit 2003 ; Conference date: 11-08-2003 Through 14-08-2003",
}