@inproceedings{a21334cb865f4d0e9f56c70c3c414cb0,
title = "A low-thrust version of the Aldrin cycler",
abstract = "In this paper we seek a low-thrust version of a cycler orbit between Earth and Mars known as the Aldrin cycler. The principal goal is to design trajectories that have low flyby V∞ at both planets while minimizing the total propellant cost. Our research is aided by several powerful software tools, including a recently developed low-thrust optimizer. With these tools, we are able to produce several promising low-thrust versions of Aldrin cyclers. Our analysis shows that such cyclers can significantly reduce the total propellant cost.",
author = "Chen, {K. Joseph} and Mcconaghy, {T. Troy} and Masataka Okutsu and Longuski, {James M.}",
year = "2002",
month = jan,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781624101243",
series = "AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
booktitle = "AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit",
note = "AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit 2002 ; Conference date: 05-08-2002 Through 08-08-2002",
}