Multi-objective optimization of zero propellant maneuver using hybrid programming

• The multi-objective optimization model of zero-propellant maneuver is established.
• A method combining pseudospectral method and physical programming is proposed.
• The trade-off solution and the pareto-solution set are obtained.
• The effectiveness of the hybrid programming method has been verified.

Zero-propellant maneuver is an advanced concept of attitude control. The multi-objective optimization of zero-propellant maneuver using single gimbal control momentum gyroscopes is investigated in this paper. First, the multi-objective optimization model of zero-propellant maneuver is established. Then, a hybrid approach combining pseudospectral method and physical programming is proposed. Finally, the effectiveness of this proposed hybrid method has been validated. It is shown that, using the hybrid programming method, the indexes of the trade-off solution are all desirable. Moreover, the pareto-solution set can be obtained when changing the structure of the preference functions of physical programming, which is examined by 90° and 180° attitude maneuver mission examples. This hybrid programming method provides an effective approach for multi-objective optimal large angle attitude maneuver mission to meet different engineering requirement.