Optimization Techniques: With Applications to Aerospace Systems

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Copyright page
Page iv

Contributors
Page v

Foreword
Pages vii-viii

Theory of Maxima and Minima Original Research Article
Pages 1-32
Theodore N. Edelbaum

Direct Methods Original Research Article
Pages 33-67
Frank D. Faulkner

Extremization of Linear Integrals by Green\'s Theorem Original Research Article
Pages 69-98
Angelo Miele

The Calculus of Variations in Applied Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Original Research Article
Pages 99-170
Angelo Miele

Variational Problems with Bounded Control Variables Original Research Article
Pages 171-204
G. Leitmann

Method of Gradients Original Research Article
Pages 205-254
Henry J. Kelley

Pontryagin Maximum Principle Original Research Article
Pages 255-279
Richard E. Kopp

On the Determination of Optimal Trajectories Via Dynamic Programming Original Research Article
Pages 281-290
Richard Bellman

Computational Considerations for Some Deterministic and Adaptive Control Processes Original Research Article
Pages 291-309
Robert Kalaba

General Imbedding Theory Original Research Article
Pages 311-321
C.M. Kashmar, E.L. Peterson

Impulsive Transfer between Elliptical Orbits Original Research Article
Pages 323-351
Derek F. Lawden

The Optimum Spacing of Corrective Thrusts in Interplanetary Navigation Original Research Article
Pages 353-375
John Breakwell

Propulsive Efficiency of Rockets Original Research Article
Pages 377-387
G. Leitmann

Some Topics in Nuclear Rocket Optimization Original Research Article
Pages 389-446
R.W. Bussard

Author Index
Pages 447-449

Author Index
Pages 450-453