Transitional ballistic trajectory optimization of a supersonic target cruise missile

Supersonic target cruise missile flying at zero is a dynamic practical simulator, which simulates the terminal flight character of anti-ship cruise missile. In order to simulator the flight height of anti-ship cruise missile, the target cruise missile must fly low. The transitional ballistic trajectory of supersonic target cruise missile from high to low is important for flying control. In this study, supersonic target cruise missile is investigated and the controllable particle math model is constituted in order to obtain the optimizing transitional ballistic trajectory. Principle of the minimum of optimum control is used to optimize the transitional ballistic trajectory. The results have an important theoretical value for fight control on transitional ballistic trajectory.