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System Analysis and Trajectory Optimization of an Ejector-Ramjet Powered Reusable Launch Vehicle

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The Space Transportation Market: Evolution or Revolution?

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The ejector ramjet, one kind of rocket-based combined cycle propulsion, has received increasing attention lately as a potential solution for reusable air-breathing space transportation systems. This paper discusses a system study of an ejector ramjet and presents a method for the optimization of the trajectory and engine parameters. Due to the potentially large number of input parameters and their sensitivities on the overall system performance, a hybrid genetic algorithm was chosen for the optimization.

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  1. International Space University, Strasbourg Central Campus, Parc d’Innovation, Boulevard Gonthier d’Andernach, 67400, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France

    R. Shepperd

  2. National Aerospace Laboratory, 7-44-1 Jindaiji-Higashi, Chofu, Tokyo, 182-8522, Japan

    A. Lentsch, M. Maita & T. Mori

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  1. International Space University, Strasbourg, France

    M. Rycroft

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Shepperd, R., Lentsch, A., Maita, M., Mori, T. (2000). System Analysis and Trajectory Optimization of an Ejector-Ramjet Powered Reusable Launch Vehicle. In: Rycroft, M. (eds) The Space Transportation Market: Evolution or Revolution?. Space Studies, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0894-5_41

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