Analytical Predictor-Corrector Guidance Algorithm Based on Drag Modulation Flight Control System for Mars Aerocapture

Table 1

Initial state and parameters for Monte Carlo simulation.

Parameters	Nominal	Error	Distribution type
Initial velocity	6.5 km/s	20 m/s	Gaussian
Initial radius	3522 km	1 km	Gaussian
Initial FPA	−11 deg	0.1°	Gaussian
Initial longitude	5 deg, E	0.05°	Gaussian
Initial latitude	5 deg, N	0.05°	Gaussian
Initial heading angle	20 deg	0.05°	Gaussian
Ballistic coefficient	100 kg/m^2	10%	Gaussian
Ballistic coefficient	800 kg/m^2	10%	Gaussian
Initial bank angle	0 deg	—	—
Initial mass	8000 kg	—	—
Perigee altitude	3000 km	—	—
Apogee height	35 km	—	—
Atmosphere interface	125 km	—	—