Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization

The pursuit of excellent performance in meta-heuristic algorithms has led to a myriad of extensive and profound research and achievements. Notably, many space mission planning problems are solved with the help of meta-heuristic algorithms, and relevant studies continue to appear. This paper introduc...

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Main Authors: Hanqing He, Peng Shi, Yushan Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/9/2/81
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description The pursuit of excellent performance in meta-heuristic algorithms has led to a myriad of extensive and profound research and achievements. Notably, many space mission planning problems are solved with the help of meta-heuristic algorithms, and relevant studies continue to appear. This paper introduces a hierarchical optimization frame in which two types of particles—B-particles and S-particles—synergistically search for the optima. Global exploration relies on B-particles, whose motional direction and step length are designed independently. S-particles are for fine local exploitation near the current best B-particle. Two specific algorithms are designed according to this frame. New variants of classical benchmark functions are used to better test the proposed algorithms. Furthermore, two spacecraft trajectory optimization problems, spacecraft multi-impulse orbit transfer and the pursuit-evasion game of two spacecraft, are employed to examine the applicability of the proposed algorithms. The simulation results indicate that the hierarchical optimization algorithms perform well on given trials and have great potential for space mission planning.
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spelling doaj.art-520c125125a5424c97da9ac66f58ef392023-11-23T18:14:22ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102022-02-01928110.3390/aerospace9020081Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory OptimizationHanqing He0Peng Shi1Yushan Zhao2School of Astronautics, Beihang University, Beijing 102206, ChinaSchool of Astronautics, Beihang University, Beijing 102206, ChinaSchool of Astronautics, Beihang University, Beijing 102206, ChinaThe pursuit of excellent performance in meta-heuristic algorithms has led to a myriad of extensive and profound research and achievements. Notably, many space mission planning problems are solved with the help of meta-heuristic algorithms, and relevant studies continue to appear. This paper introduces a hierarchical optimization frame in which two types of particles—B-particles and S-particles—synergistically search for the optima. Global exploration relies on B-particles, whose motional direction and step length are designed independently. S-particles are for fine local exploitation near the current best B-particle. Two specific algorithms are designed according to this frame. New variants of classical benchmark functions are used to better test the proposed algorithms. Furthermore, two spacecraft trajectory optimization problems, spacecraft multi-impulse orbit transfer and the pursuit-evasion game of two spacecraft, are employed to examine the applicability of the proposed algorithms. The simulation results indicate that the hierarchical optimization algorithms perform well on given trials and have great potential for space mission planning.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/9/2/81meta-heuristicshierarchical optimization algorithmmulti-impulse orbit transferspacecraft pursuit-evasion game
spellingShingle Hanqing He
Peng Shi
Yushan Zhao
Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
Aerospace
meta-heuristics
hierarchical optimization algorithm
multi-impulse orbit transfer
spacecraft pursuit-evasion game
title Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
title_full Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
title_fullStr Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
title_full_unstemmed Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
title_short Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm and Applications of Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
title_sort hierarchical optimization algorithm and applications of spacecraft trajectory optimization
topic meta-heuristics
hierarchical optimization algorithm
multi-impulse orbit transfer
spacecraft pursuit-evasion game
url https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/9/2/81
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