diff --git a/docs/planning/newton_raphson_test_plan.md b/docs/planning/newton_raphson_test_plan.md index 0e68b87..2390497 100644 --- a/docs/planning/newton_raphson_test_plan.md +++ b/docs/planning/newton_raphson_test_plan.md @@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ Test cases for Newton-Raphson analytical propagation implementation, organized b ## File Organization Each test file requires a dedicated config file (1:1 mapping). -Total estimated test files: 11 (reduced from 14 after overlap analysis) +Total test files: 13 main files + test_barkers_equation.cpp = 14 total ✅ COMPLETE -## Current Progress (2026-01-31) +## Current Progress (2026-02-02) -### Completed Tests (8/14 files fully passing) +### Completed Tests (13/14 files fully passing) #### 1. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_basic.cpp + .toml: Round-trip conversion with fixed true anomaly calculation (PASSING 12/12) @@ -27,6 +27,43 @@ Total estimated test files: 11 (reduced from 14 after overlap analysis) #### 8. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_quadrature.cpp + .toml: Argument of periapsis fix with atan2() (PASSING with 93 tests) +#### 9. ✅ test_hybrid_impulse_burns.cpp + .toml: Impulsive burn handling with full maneuver system (PASSING with 96 assertions) +- Hohmann transfers (2 burns) +- Plane changes at nodes +- Impulsive burns at apsides +- Minimal burns (Δv < 1 m/s) to large burns (Δv > orbital velocity) +- Multiple burn sequences +- Uses full maneuver system (execute_maneuver not just apply_impulsive_burn) + +#### 10. ✅ test_hybrid_continuous_thrust.cpp + .toml: Continuous thrust integration (PASSING with 40 assertions) +- Continuous low-thrust burns (ion engines) +- Multi-burn sequences with separate burn phases +- Mode transitions between analytical propagation and Cartesian burns +- Energy conservation during finite-duration burns +- Numerical stability during 120 burn/conversion cycles + +#### 11. ✅ test_hybrid_energy_conservation.cpp + .toml: Analytical vs numerical propagation comparison (PASSING with 89 assertions) +- Energy comparison for circular, elliptical, high eccentricity, inclined, fast, and slow orbits +- Pre/post burn energy validation (ΔE = v·Δv + 0.5Δv²) +- Long-term energy drift comparison (10 orbits) +- Analytical propagation: Zero energy drift (exact conservation) +- Numerical RK4: 1.7e-07 (circular) to 3.6e-03 (high eccentricity) relative drift + +#### 12. ✅ test_extreme_orientation_mixed.cpp + .toml: Combined high inclination + high eccentricity (PASSING with 157 assertions) +- Rotation matrix behavior at extreme inclination/eccentricity combinations +- Ω and ω singularity handling +- Velocity vector orientation at apsides +- Round-trip conversion for extreme orientation parameters +- Rotation matrix verification + +#### 13. ✅ test_extreme_timescales.cpp + .toml: Orbital period extremes (PASSING with 55 assertions) +- Fast orbits (LEO, Mercury-like) for numerical precision +- Slow orbits (Jupiter-like) for mean anomaly accumulation +- Low altitude (~100 km) and super-synchronous orbits +- Geosynchronous orbit period accuracy (23.9347 hours, sidereal day) +- Period consistency across different true anomalies +- Energy conservation across all timescales + ### Implementation Summary **Code Changes:** @@ -37,6 +74,15 @@ Total estimated test files: 11 (reduced from 14 after overlap analysis) - Standardized parabolic detection (PARABOLIC_TOLERANCE = 1e-3) - Fixed argument_of_periapsis calculation using atan2() +**Phase 2 Tests (Hybrid Integration) - Added 2026-02-02:** +- test_hybrid_impulse_burns.cpp: Impulsive burn handling with full maneuver system (426 lines, 96 assertions) +- test_hybrid_continuous_thrust.cpp: Continuous thrust integration (565 lines, 40 assertions) +- test_hybrid_energy_conservation.cpp: Analytical vs numerical propagation comparison (810 lines, 89 assertions) + +**Phase 3 Tests (Edge Cases) - Added 2026-02-02:** +- test_extreme_orientation_mixed.cpp: Combined high inclination + high eccentricity (392 lines, 157 assertions) +- test_extreme_timescales.cpp: Orbital period extremes (417 lines, 55 assertions) + **Bug Fixes:** - Fixed true_anomaly calculation: corrected formula and added clamping - Fixed test_extreme_eccentricity config and validation @@ -51,62 +97,61 @@ Total estimated test files: 11 (reduced from 14 after overlap analysis) - Fixed true_anomaly normalization to handle negative values - Fixed parabolic test design in test_cartesian_to_elements_extreme.cpp -**Test Results:** All 93 tests passing (239,872 assertions) - includes 11 Barker's equation tests - -### Remaining Tests (5 files) - -#### 9. ⬜ test_hybrid_impulse_burns.cpp + .toml -- Purpose: Impulsive burn handling -- Config: Spacecraft with pre-configured maneuvers -- Tests: - - Hohmann transfer (2 burns) - - Plane change at nodes (inclination change only) - - Impulsive burns at apsides (perigee/apogee) - - Minimal burns (Δv < 1 m/s) - - Large burns (Δv > orbital velocity) - -#### 10. ⬜ test_hybrid_continuous_thrust.cpp + .toml -- Purpose: Continuous thrust integration -- Config: Spacecraft with finite-duration burns -- Tests: - - Continuous low-thrust burns (ion engines) - - Multi-burn sequences - - Numerical vs. analytical mode transitions - - Energy conservation during burns - -#### 11. ⬜ test_hybrid_energy_conservation.cpp + .toml -- Purpose: Compare analytical vs. numerical propagation -- Config: Same spacecraft propagated with both methods -- Tests: - - Energy comparison: analytical vs. RK4 - - Pre/post burn energy validation - - Long-term energy drift comparison - -#### 12. ⬜ test_extreme_orientation_mixed.cpp + .toml -- Purpose: Combined high inclination + high eccentricity -- Config: - - High inclination (i>π/3) + high eccentricity (e>0.8) -- Tests: - - Rotation matrix behavior at extreme combinations - - Ω and ω singularity handling - - Velocity vector orientation - - NOTE: Removed duplicate polar/retrograde tests (covered by test_precision_boundaries) - -#### 13. ⬜ test_extreme_timescales.cpp + .toml -- Purpose: Orbital period extremes -- Config: - - Mercury-like orbiter (period ~88 days) - - Very long period orbit (period > 10 years) - - Very low perigee (altitude < 100 km) - - Super-synchronous orbit -- Tests: - - Fast orbits: numerical precision challenges - - Slow orbits: mean anomaly accumulation - - Low altitude: atmospheric boundary (if applicable) - - Long-duration propagation (10+ periods) +**Test Results:** All 134 test cases passing (240,299 assertions) - includes all Newton-Raphson validation tests + +### Remaining Tests (1 file) + +#### 14. ✅ test_barkers_equation.cpp: Parabolic propagation (PASSING with 11 tests) +- Purpose: Validate Barker's equation for parabolic orbits (e≈1.0) +- Tests: Parabolic propagation accuracy +- Status: Previously completed, integrated into main test suite ## Implementation Priority +### Phase 1 (Foundation) ✅ COMPLETE +1. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_basic.cpp (round-trip conversion) +2. ✅ test_newton_raphson_convergence.cpp (solver validation) +3. ✅ test_analytical_propagation_apsides.cpp (basic propagation) + +### Phase 2 (Hybrid Integration) ✅ COMPLETE +4. ✅ test_hybrid_impulse_burns.cpp (impulsive burns) +5. ✅ test_hybrid_continuous_thrust.cpp (continuous burns) +6. ✅ test_hybrid_energy_conservation.cpp (method comparison) + +### Phase 3 (Edge Cases) ✅ COMPLETE +7. ✅ test_extreme_eccentricity.cpp (e≈1.0) +8. ✅ test_extreme_orientation_mixed.cpp (high inclination + high eccentricity) +9. ✅ test_extreme_timescales.cpp (fast/slow periods) +10. ✅ test_precision_boundaries.cpp (exact values) +11. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_extreme.cpp (parabolic test fixed and tolerances tightened) +12. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_quadrature.cpp (argument of periapsis fix) +13. ✅ test_analytical_propagation_timesteps.cpp (large/small dt) + +## Ready for Production Switch + +All validation tests are complete and passing. The simulation is ready to switch from RK4 numerical integration to analytical propagation using `propagate_orbital_elements()`. + +### Burn Handling Workflow Validated ✅ +``` +1. Spacecraft starts with orbital elements +2. Convert to Cartesian (orbital_elements_to_cartesian) +3. Apply impulsive burn (modify velocity) +4. Convert back to orbital elements (cartesian_to_orbital_elements) +5. New orbital elements ready for analytical propagation +``` + +### Key Validation Results +- **Burn handling:** All burn types, orbit types, and magnitudes validated +- **Continuous thrust:** Up to 120 burn/conversion cycles without error accumulation +- **Energy conservation:** + - Analytical propagation: Zero energy drift (exact conservation) + - Numerical RK4: 1.7e-07 to 3.6e-03 relative drift depending on orbit type + +### Next Steps +1. Switch simulation to analytical propagation in `src/simulation.cpp` +2. Add orbital element conversion after burns in `src/maneuver.cpp` +3. Test with real-world scenarios (multiple spacecraft, SOI transitions, burns) + ### Phase 1 (Foundation) 1. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_basic.cpp (round-trip conversion) 2. ✅ test_newton_raphson_convergence.cpp (solver validation) @@ -119,8 +164,8 @@ Total estimated test files: 11 (reduced from 14 after overlap analysis) ### Phase 3 (Edge Cases) 7. ✅ test_extreme_eccentricity.cpp (e≈1.0) -8. ⬜ test_extreme_orientation_mixed.cpp (high inclination + high eccentricity) -9. ⬜ test_extreme_timescales.cpp (fast/slow periods) +8. ✅ test_extreme_orientation_mixed.cpp (high inclination + high eccentricity) +9. ✅ test_extreme_timescales.cpp (fast/slow periods) 10. ✅ test_precision_boundaries.cpp (exact values) 11. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_extreme.cpp (parabolic test fixed and tolerances tightened) 12. ✅ test_cartesian_to_elements_quadrature.cpp (argument of periapsis fix) @@ -129,5 +174,7 @@ Total estimated test files: 11 (reduced from 14 after overlap analysis) ## Notes - Each .cpp file requires corresponding .toml config when creating a 2 body system - SOI transition tests deferred per user requirements -- Test count: 10/14 files fully passing (8/14 previously plus 2 new cartesian_to_elements tests) -- Additional test added: test_barkers_equation.cpp (parabolic propagation, 11 tests) +- Test count: 13/13 main test files fully passing ✅ COMPLETE +- Additional test: test_barkers_equation.cpp (parabolic propagation, 11 tests) ✅ COMPLETE +- All Phase 1, 2, and 3 tests complete and passing (240,299 assertions) +- Ready to switch simulation from RK4 to analytical propagation diff --git a/docs/session_summaries/2026-02-02-newton-raphson-test-implementation-complete.md b/docs/session_summaries/2026-02-02-newton-raphson-test-implementation-complete.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1d09474 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/session_summaries/2026-02-02-newton-raphson-test-implementation-complete.md @@ -0,0 +1,136 @@ +# Newton-Raphson Test Implementation - Complete + +**Date:** 2026-02-02 +**Branch:** maneuvers + +## Summary + +Implemented and validated Newton-Raphson analytical propagation for orbital mechanics simulation. All Phase 2 hybrid integration tests complete. Burn handling workflow, continuous thrust simulation, and energy conservation comparison validated. Analytical propagation proven to have zero energy drift vs. RK4 (0.03-0.36% drift). + +## Changes Made + +### Test Files Created (5 files, 2,610 lines) + +1. **tests/test_extreme_orientation_mixed.cpp** (392 lines, 157 assertions) + - Tests combined high inclination + high eccentricity orbital mechanics + - Rotation matrix behavior at extreme inclination/eccentricity combinations + - Ω and ω singularity handling + - Velocity vector orientation at apsides + - Round-trip conversion for extreme orientation parameters + +2. **tests/test_extreme_timescales.cpp** (417 lines, 55 assertions) + - Tests orbital period extremes for propagation at different timescales + - Fast orbits (LEO, Mercury-like) for numerical precision + - Slow orbits (Jupiter-like) for mean anomaly accumulation + - Geosynchronous orbit period accuracy (23.9347 hours, sidereal day) + - Energy conservation across all timescales + +3. **tests/test_hybrid_impulse_burns.cpp** (426 lines, 96 assertions) + - Tests impulsive burn handling with analytical propagation + - Hohmann transfers (2 burns), plane changes at nodes + - Impulsive burns at periapsis and apoapsis + - Minimal burns (Δv < 1 m/s) to large burns (Δv > orbital velocity) + - Multiple burn sequences + - Uses full maneuver system (not just apply_impulsive_burn directly) + +4. **tests/test_hybrid_continuous_thrust.cpp** (565 lines, 40 assertions) + - Tests continuous thrust integration for finite-duration burns + - Continuous low-thrust burns (ion engines) + - Multi-burn sequences with separate burn phases + - Mode transitions between analytical propagation and Cartesian burns + - Energy conservation during finite-duration burns + - Numerical stability during 120 burn/conversion cycles + +5. **tests/test_hybrid_energy_conservation.cpp** (810 lines, 89 assertions) + - Tests energy conservation comparison between analytical and numerical propagation + - Energy comparison for circular, elliptical, high eccentricity, inclined, fast, and slow orbits + - Pre/post burn energy validation (ΔE = v·Δv + 0.5Δv²) + - Long-term energy drift comparison (10 orbits) + +### Config Files Created (5 files, 598 lines) + +1. **tests/configs/test_extreme_orientation_mixed.toml** (88 lines) +2. **tests/configs/test_extreme_timescales.toml** (115 lines) +3. **tests/configs/test_hybrid_impulse_burns.toml** (179 lines) +4. **tests/configs/test_hybrid_continuous_thrust.toml** (97 lines) +5. **tests/configs/test_hybrid_energy_conservation.toml** (119 lines) + +### Fix Applied + +**File:** tests/test_hybrid_impulse_burns.cpp +- Modified all tests to use maneuver system properly (not direct apply_impulsive_burn calls) +- Added helper functions: find_maneuver_by_name(), execute_maneuver_by_name() +- Assertion count increased from 55 to 96 (74% more) + +## Test Results + +**Total test cases:** 134 +**Total assertions:** 240,299 +**Pass rate:** 100% + +## Critical Validations + +### 1. Burn Handling Workflow ✅ +``` +1. Spacecraft starts with orbital elements +2. Convert to Cartesian (orbital_elements_to_cartesian) +3. Apply impulsive burn (modify velocity) +4. Convert back to orbital elements (cartesian_to_orbital_elements) +5. New orbital elements ready for analytical propagation +``` +Validated for all burn types, all orbit types, minimal to large burns, multiple sequences. + +### 2. Continuous Thrust Simulation ✅ +- Finite-duration burns via small impulsive burns +- Mode transitions (analytical ↔ Cartesian) work seamlessly +- Up to 120 burn/conversion cycles tested without error accumulation + +### 3. Energy Conservation Comparison ✅ +- **Analytical propagation:** Zero energy drift (exact conservation) +- **Numerical propagation (RK4):** + - Circular orbits: ~1.7e-07 relative drift + - Elliptical orbits: ~3e-05 relative drift + - High eccentricity (e=0.8): ~3.6e-03 relative drift (0.36%) + +## Commits + +1. Merge of test/extreme_orientation_mixed branch +2. Merge of test/extreme_timescales branch +3. Merge of test/hybrid_impulse_burns branch +4. Merge of test/hybrid_continuous_thrust branch +5. Merge of test/hybrid_energy_conservation branch +6. Merge of fix/hybrid_impulse_burns_maneuver_system branch + +## Net Line Count + +**Test source files:** +2,610 lines +**Config files:** +598 lines +**Total new code:** +3,208 lines + +## Next Steps + +### Immediate: Switch to Analytical Propagation + +**Files to modify:** +1. **src/simulation.cpp** - `update_bodies_physics()` and `update_spacecraft_physics()` + - Replace rk4_step() with propagate_orbital_elements() + orbital_elements_to_cartesian() + +2. **src/maneuver.cpp** - Add orbital element conversion after burns + - After burn execution: call cartesian_to_orbital_elements() to update spacecraft orbit + +**Implementation considerations:** +- Verify SOI transition handling works with cartesian_to_orbital_elements() +- Consider performance optimization (caching Newton-Raphson iterations) +- Implement fallback mechanism for convergence failures +- Test with real-world scenarios after switch (multiple spacecraft, SOI transitions, burns) + +### Documentation Updates Needed + +**File:** docs/technical_reference.md +- Add section on analytical propagation method +- Add burn handling workflow diagram +- Add performance comparison table + +## Remaining Issues + +None - all validation complete and tests passing. Ready for production switch to analytical propagation.