@inproceedings{9d824744217347ee9107cf54449da3d9,
title = "Approximate analytic representations for low-thrust trajectories",
abstract = "This paper presents a multivariable perturbation solution to the equations of a vehicle moving under the influence of constant low-level thrust, using a fixed-angle steering law, and moving in an inverse-square gravitational field, in a single plane. Comparisons with direct numerical integration show relatively low errors and sizable advantages in speed for the analytic approximation. Introducing a rectification step provides a means of error control for very large numbers of revolutions.",
author = "Stewart, {D. J.} and Melton, {R. G.}",
year = "1992",
month = jan,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0877033471",
series = "Advances in the Astronautical Sciences",
publisher = "Publ by Univelt Inc",
number = "pt 2",
pages = "1455--1467",
booktitle = "Astrodynamics 1991",
edition = "pt 2",
note = "Proceedings of the AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Conference ; Conference date: 19-08-1991 Through 22-08-1991",
}