Talk:Trajectory optimization

Rewrite needed

I think that this version of the article still needs a rewrite, as right now it cites no references, and goes from a one-sentence overview into consideration of specific examples, while barely touching on methodology. My suggestion would be something along the lines of the following, broken down by section:

Trajectory optimization is X. It was developed in (timespan) for (applications), and has since been extended for (applications).
Methods used for trajectory optimization are (list). Brief overview of each, linking appropriate math articles (including optimization (mathematics)).
Noteworthy specific cases of trajectory optimization.
References.

I'm open to suggestions. As it stands, I'm not even sure this should be its own article, vs. a redirect to optimization (mathematics). References might change that. --Christopher Thomas 06:47, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

That is a good outline but I would say that this has a one sentence plus a one paragraph overview. Mangogirl2 02:06, 21 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Also, I know much of the history of which you seek but the problem is that there does not exist a "refeered" version of such a history and it clash with the Wikipedia no "original research" rule" . The few broad view histories of trajectory optimization have been rather biased in the attempt to give the writer a prominent place in the history of trajectory optimization. I was lucky to study under one of the greats who passed the history on to me but unfortunately the history is contained in my hand written notes.Mangogirl2 18:35, 21 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]