Convex optimization for trajectory generation: A tutorial on generating dynamically feasible trajectories reliably and efficiently

D Malyuta, TP Reynolds, M Szmuk… - IEEE Control …, 2022‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Reliable and efficient trajectory generation methods are a fundamental need for
autonomous dynamical systems. The goal of this article is to provide a comprehensive …

A survey on convex optimization for guidance and control of vehicular systems

Z Wang - Annual Reviews in Control, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Guidance and control (G&C) technologies play a central role in the development and
operation of vehicular systems. The emergence of computational guidance and control …

Advances in trajectory optimization for space vehicle control

D Malyuta, Y Yu, P Elango, B Açıkmeşe - Annual Reviews in Control, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Space mission design places a premium on cost and operational efficiency. The
search for new science and life beyond Earth calls for spacecraft that can deliver scientific …

Successive convexification for real-time six-degree-of-freedom powered descent guidance with state-triggered constraints

M Szmuk, TP Reynolds, B Açıkmeşe - Journal of Guidance, Control, and …, 2020‏ - arc.aiaa.org
This paper presents a real-time implementable successive convexification algorithm for a
generalized free-final-time six-degree-of-freedom powered descent guidance problem …

Successive convexification: A superlinearly convergent algorithm for non-convex optimal control problems

Y Mao, M Szmuk, X Xu, B Açikmese - arxiv preprint arxiv:1804.06539, 2018‏ - arxiv.org
This paper presents the SCvx algorithm, a successive convexification algorithm designed to
solve non-convex constrained optimal control problems with global convergence and …

Pseudospectral convex optimization for powered descent and landing

M Sagliano - Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics, 2018‏ - arc.aiaa.org
Over the last years, two new technologies to solve optimal-control problems were
successfully developed: that is, pseudospectral optimal control and convex optimization …

Failure is an option: How failure can lead to disruptive innovations

D Vittori, A Natalicchio, U Panniello, AM Petruzzelli… - Technovation, 2024‏ - Elsevier
We analyze how a failure-embracing mentality can lead to disruptive innovations. Grounded
in the extensive data obtained from the study of space industry leader SpaceX and its …

Fuel-optimal rocket landing with aerodynamic controls

X Liu - Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2019‏ - arc.aiaa.org
Aerodynamic forces are not negligible for a reusable rocket returning back to Earth. How the
aerodynamic controls and propulsion should be coordinated to realize fuel-optimal precise …

Convex optimization for trajectory generation

D Malyuta, TP Reynolds, M Szmuk, T Lew… - arxiv preprint arxiv …, 2021‏ - arxiv.org
Reliable and efficient trajectory generation methods are a fundamental need for
autonomous dynamical systems of tomorrow. The goal of this article is to provide a …

Dual quaternion-based powered descent guidance with state-triggered constraints

TP Reynolds, M Szmuk, D Malyuta… - Journal of Guidance …, 2020‏ - arc.aiaa.org
This paper presents a numerical algorithm for computing six-degree-of-freedom free-final-
time powered descent guidance trajectories. The trajectory generation problem is formulated …