Optimum design of power-limited propulsion systems with application to fast Earth-to-Mars transfer
Keywords: FPI, Fixed-Point Iteration; IMLEO, Initial Mass in Low-Earth Orbit; LEO, Low-Earth Orbit; VASIMR®, VAriable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma RocketPropulsion; Power-limited systems; Optimization; Mars mission; Vehicle design; Interplanetary transfer