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In Goddart's rocket problem we model the ascent (vertical; restricted to 1 dimension) of a rocket. The aim is to reach a certain altitude with minimal fuel consumption. It is equivalent to maximize the mass at the final altitude. | In Goddart's rocket problem we model the ascent (vertical; restricted to 1 dimension) of a rocket. The aim is to reach a certain altitude with minimal fuel consumption. It is equivalent to maximize the mass at the final altitude. | ||
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== Variables == | == Variables == | ||
The state variables <math>r,v,m</math> describe the altitude(radius), speed and mass respectively. | The state variables <math>r,v,m</math> describe the altitude(radius), speed and mass respectively. | ||
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The Problem can be found in the [http://bocop.org/ BOCOP User Guide]. | The Problem can be found in the [http://bocop.org/ BOCOP User Guide]. | ||
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[[Category:Aeronautics]] | [[Category:Aeronautics]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:03, 27 January 2016
Goddart's rocket problem | |
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State dimension: | 1 |
Differential states: | 3 |
Discrete control functions: | 1 |
Interior point equalities: | 3 |
In Goddart's rocket problem we model the ascent (vertical; restricted to 1 dimension) of a rocket. The aim is to reach a certain altitude with minimal fuel consumption. It is equivalent to maximize the mass at the final altitude.
Contents
Variables
The state variables describe the altitude(radius), speed and mass respectively.
The drag is given by
Mathematical formulation
Parameters
Reference Solution
The following reference solution was generated using BOCOP. The optimal value of the objective function is -0.63389.
Source Code
Model descriptions are available in:
References
The Problem can be found in the BOCOP User Guide.