Interception using Modified Closest Approach - Test preview
Elementary / Math / Ratios and Proportions
The method calculates the optimal time and recommended direction of the acceleration vector to the closest approach to the target. The equation of this method can be obtained from the first derivative of another equation used for continuous collision detection. This method can be considered as "higher-order" proportional navigation. Near-optimal "closest approach" case. Two moving pursuers and evader. Acceleration of pursuers 1/3 greather than acceleartion of evader. The interception of the target takes place as quickly as possible.