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Review of Numerical Algorithms for Aircraft Trajectory Optimization

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Proceedings of 3rd 2023 International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Systems (3rd ICAUS 2023) (ICAUS 2023)

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Flight trajectory optimization is a crucial aspect of aircraft design, and the numerical algorithms for trajectory optimization have always been a hot and challenging topic in domestic and international research. Starting from the classical classification of trajectory optimization methods and combining with recent advancements in the field of trajectory optimization, this paper provides an overview of various numerical algorithms for flight trajectory optimization, including their principles and applications. Furthermore, the characteristics of different methods and their suitability for solving specific problems are analyzed, offering valuable insights for the practical application of optimization methods. Finally, a brief analysis of the development of trajectory optimization is presented, along with a prospective outlook on the future direction of flight trajectory optimization algorithms.

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    Yunfei Jiang, Jin Liu, Fengyi Li & Mingrui Hao

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Jiang, Y., Liu, J., Li, F., Hao, M. (2024). Review of Numerical Algorithms for Aircraft Trajectory Optimization. In: Qu, Y., Gu, M., Niu, Y., Fu, W. (eds) Proceedings of 3rd 2023 International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Systems (3rd ICAUS 2023). ICAUS 2023. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 1170. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1107-9_50

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