Abstract
This paper proposes a bio-inspired algorithm to automatically generate optimal multi-gravity assist trajectories. The multi-gravity assist problem has some analogies with the better known Traveling Salesman Problem and can be addressed with similar strategies. An algorithm drawing inspiration from the Physarum slime mould is proposed to grow and explore a tree of decisions that corresponds to the possible sequences of transfers from one planet to another. Some examples show that the proposed bio-inspired algorithm can produce solutions that are better than the ones generated by humans or with Hidden Genes Genetic Algorithms.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Jul 2014 |
| Event | 2014 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2014 - Beijing, United Kingdom Duration: 6 Jul 2014 → 11 Jul 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 2014 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2014 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Beijing |
| Period | 6/07/14 → 11/07/14 |
Keywords
- physarum solver
- multidirectional
- automated design
- space trajectory design