Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO Algorithm

Periodic cruise has the potential to improve the fuel-saving efficiency of hypersonic cruise vehicles but is difficult to optimize. In this paper, hypersonic periodic cruise trajectory is analyzed theoretically and optimized by an improved Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm. Firstly, through theo...

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Main Authors: Hesong Li, Yi Wang, Shangcheng Xu, Yunfan Zhou, Dan Su
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2526916
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author Hesong Li
Yi Wang
Shangcheng Xu
Yunfan Zhou
Dan Su
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Dan Su
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description Periodic cruise has the potential to improve the fuel-saving efficiency of hypersonic cruise vehicles but is difficult to optimize. In this paper, hypersonic periodic cruise trajectory is analyzed theoretically and optimized by an improved Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm. Firstly, through theoretical analysis, it is determined that the optimal throttle curve can be parameterized as a switching function. Considering the optimization direction of algorithm, a new penalty function for the constraints of periodic cruise is proposed. Then, PSO algorithm is improved and applied in periodic cruise trajectory optimization. Numerical results demonstrate that optimized periodic cruise trajectory costs less fuel compared with steady-state cruise trajectory, and without computing gradient information, the proposed method is also robust. Finally, the fuel-saving mechanism of periodic cruise is explored by comparing with steady-state cruise, which reveals that periodic cruise trajectory has higher impulse and lift-drag ratio, but lower mechanical energy loss rate.
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spelling doaj-art-a58845cd89d64b4eafcdf7fb9dfbd1fd2025-08-20T03:38:31ZengWileyInternational Journal of Aerospace Engineering1687-59661687-59742021-01-01202110.1155/2021/25269162526916Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO AlgorithmHesong Li0Yi Wang1Shangcheng Xu2Yunfan Zhou3Dan Su4College of Aerospace Science, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, ChinaCollege of Aerospace Science, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, ChinaCollege of Aerospace Science, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, ChinaCollege of Aerospace Science, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, ChinaCollege of Aerospace Science, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, ChinaPeriodic cruise has the potential to improve the fuel-saving efficiency of hypersonic cruise vehicles but is difficult to optimize. In this paper, hypersonic periodic cruise trajectory is analyzed theoretically and optimized by an improved Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm. Firstly, through theoretical analysis, it is determined that the optimal throttle curve can be parameterized as a switching function. Considering the optimization direction of algorithm, a new penalty function for the constraints of periodic cruise is proposed. Then, PSO algorithm is improved and applied in periodic cruise trajectory optimization. Numerical results demonstrate that optimized periodic cruise trajectory costs less fuel compared with steady-state cruise trajectory, and without computing gradient information, the proposed method is also robust. Finally, the fuel-saving mechanism of periodic cruise is explored by comparing with steady-state cruise, which reveals that periodic cruise trajectory has higher impulse and lift-drag ratio, but lower mechanical energy loss rate.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2526916
spellingShingle Hesong Li
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Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO Algorithm
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
title Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO Algorithm
title_full Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO Algorithm
title_fullStr Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO Algorithm
title_full_unstemmed Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO Algorithm
title_short Trajectory Optimization of Hypersonic Periodic Cruise Using an Improved PSO Algorithm
title_sort trajectory optimization of hypersonic periodic cruise using an improved pso algorithm
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2526916
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