toshihikoyanase / LambertProblem.jl

Julia code of Lambert's Problem

Lambert's Problem in Julia

This module provides the solver of Lambert's problem that computes the initial and final velocity vectors for given initial and final position vectors and time of flight.

How to Run This Package

1. Change directory to LambertProblem.jl directory and run Julia.

2. Enter package mode by typing ].

3. Activate the LambertProblem package by typing

pkg> activate .
pkg> instantiate

4. Add the Lambert's problem package by typing add LambertProblem

5. (If necessary) Run test code by typing test in the package mode

6. Exit the package mode by typing delete

Reference

1. Dario Izzo, "Revisiting Lambert's problem", Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astoronomy, 2015, Vol 121, pp 1-15.
2. R. H. Battin, "An Introduction to the Mathematics and Methods of Astrodynamics, Revised Version", 1999, AIAA Education Series.
3. PyKEP (https://esa.github.io/pykep/) access on Jul.2022.