- Remove TODO from simulation.cpp (interpolated burns now implemented)
- Update technical_reference.md: both trigger types now use sub-step
propagation to exact trigger time, not step boundary
- Update hohmann-rendezvous-quantization-fix.md: mark Option A as
resolved, remove outdated quantization fix suggestions
- Update propagation_refactor.md: resolve Issues 3 and 4, replace
interpolated time triggers TODO with code path unification TODO
For e < 1e-10, compute argument of latitude instead of hardcoding
true_anomaly = 0.0. This preserves position consistency after circularization
burns.
- Move ascending node vector computation earlier so it's available for
the circular orbit case
- For well-defined ascending nodes (sin_i > 1e-6): compute argument of
latitude using the ascending node direction and h×n perpendicular
- For nearly-coplanar orbits (sin_i <= 1e-6): use atan2(y, x) directly
to avoid numerically unstable ascending node direction
Consolidate execute_pending_maneuvers() into update_spacecraft_physics()
so every spacecraft goes through exactly one propagation path.
Changes:
- Remove spacecraft_handled_this_frame[256] static array
- Remove reset_spacecraft_tracking() function
- Remove execute_pending_maneuvers() function
- Check maneuver triggers before propagation in update_spacecraft_physics
- Propagate to burn time, execute burn, propagate remainder (same order
as old code)
- Remove execute_pending_maneuvers declaration from simulation.h
Benefits:
- Single propagation call per spacecraft per frame (was 2 paths)
- No static array with magic number
- Simpler call chain: no separate maneuver pass
- Enables sub-step interpolation for true-anomaly triggers
- Sets up foundation for interpolated time triggers
Adds TODO in update_spacecraft_physics about testing interpolated burns.
All 154 tests pass (240,445 assertions).
In check_maneuver_trigger() (true-anomaly branch), eliminate the
propagate_orbital_elements() look-ahead probe that was called every
frame for pending maneuvers. Replace with direct analytical computation
of dt_needed from mean anomaly delta.
Benefits:
- Eliminates ~24k redundant Kepler solves per Hohmann transfer wait
period (DT=10s, 244k s wait time)
- More precise: no discretization error from single-step propagation
- Simpler logic: removed angle_between check, wraparound detection
- Removes dead angle_between() helper function
Elliptical orbits only — added TODO for parabolic/hyperbolic support.
All 154 tests pass (240,445 assertions).
Rename src/rendezvous_hohmann.{h,cpp} to src/rendezvous.{h,cpp} and
tests/test_rendezvous_hohmann.{cpp,toml} to tests/test_rendezvous.{cpp,toml}.
This consolidates the rendezvous module under a simpler name since the
old CW-based rendezvous module was removed and only Hohmann transfer
functionality remains.
Update all includes, config paths, and Makefile references.
Remove src/rendezvous.h, src/rendezvous.cpp, tests/test_rendezvous.cpp,
and tests/test_rendezvous.toml. No other modules depend on these files.
Also remove RendezvousState enum, RendezvousTarget struct, and
rendezvous_target field from Spacecraft in orbital_objects.h.
For coplanar orbits (inclination < 0.01 rad), compute omega from the
eccentricity vector (longitude of periapsis) instead of forcing omega=0.
This is necessary for correct post-burn orbital element conversion,
critical for Hohmann transfer accuracy.
Update test_omega_debug to accept the new behavior: omega is computed
from the eccentricity vector direction for coplanar orbits.
Add validate_hohmann_transfer_parameters(), calculate_relative_orbit_period(),
and calculate_next_hohmann_wait_time() for robust Hohmann transfer setup.
Update required_separation() and calculate_wait_time_for_hohmann() to use
[-pi, pi] normalization instead of [0, 2pi).
- Convert typedef enum to C++ style enum
- Convert typedef struct to C++ style struct {}
- Add RendezvousState type to RendezvousTarget::state field
- Update comments to one-liners with inline descriptions
- Remove redundant struct names from comments
- Move RendezvousState and RendezvousTarget from rendezvous_types.h to orbital_objects.h
- Remove rendezvous_types.h entirely
- Simplify rendezvous.h to depend on orbital_objects.h
- Delete spacecraft.h and spacecraft.cpp (consolidated into orbital_objects.h)
- Update all include paths across codebase
- All tests pass (4 pre-existing failures unchanged)
- Add scheduled_dt field to Maneuver struct for precise timing
- Propagate spacecraft to exact trigger position before burn execution
- Handle 2π→0 wraparound in trigger crossing detection
- Add spacecraft tracking to prevent double-propagation in same frame
- Fix test configs and tolerances for new behavior
All 143 tests passing.
- Fix omega = π bug for near-zero inclination orbits (src/orbital_mechanics.cpp:277)
- Added inclination threshold (0.01 rad) before using atan2 path
- Prevents unstable omega calculation when h_vec.y is tiny
- Fix true anomaly trigger firing at wrong location (src/maneuver.cpp:172-213)
- Replaced binary search with O(1) analytical time calculation
- Uses mean motion: n = √(μ/a³) to compute exact time to target
- Added true_anomaly_to_eccentric_anomaly() function
See docs/planning/periapsis_burn_bug_analysis.md for technical details
See docs/periaapsis_burn_test_results.md for test results and next steps
Test status:
- Issue 1 (omega): ✅ FIXED and validated
- Issue 2 (triggers): ✅ IMPLEMENTED, 4 tests fail due to design (expected behavior)
- Full suite: 139 passed, 4 failed (all periapsis burn tests)
Next steps: Decide on test tolerance approach (see docs/periaapsis_burn_test_results.md)
Added planning document detailing two separate issues causing
periapsis burns to execute at incorrect locations:
Issue 1: Omega = π instead of 0 for near-zero inclination orbits
- Unstable atan2 calculation in cartesian_to_orbital_elements()
- Occurs when n_mag > 1e-10 due to tiny h_vec.y from i ≈ 0
- Fix: Add inclination threshold (0.01 rad) before using atan2 path
Issue 2: True anomaly trigger fires early at wrong location
- angle_between() detects upcoming crossing, fires immediately
- Executes burn at current position instead of waiting for target angle
- Proposed fixes: Defer execution, interpolate, or remove future check
Also cleaned up:
- Removed temporary debug files (debug_test_burn.cpp, debug_trace.cpp)
- Removed debug output from src/orbital_mechanics.cpp
- Kept tests/test_omega_debug.cpp as it validates Issue 1 fix
See docs/planning/periapsis_burn_bug_analysis.md for full details.
Swap order in update_simulation() to check maneuvers before physics update.
This ensures triggers fire at the correct position instead of after the
spacecraft has moved past the trigger point.
Also fix test config to avoid interference between time-based and true
anomaly triggers.
Added user experience improvements:
- Keyboard shortcuts: ESC to cancel, ENTER to confirm
- Enhanced error messages with detailed descriptions
- Hohmann tab input validation
- Error message display in Hohmann tab
- Edge case handling for all input scenarios
- Clear error messages when tab switches
Keyboard shortcuts work for all dialog tabs and delete confirmation.
Added complete Hohmann transfer calculation and UI:
- Spacecraft, Transfer Parent, Current Body, Target Body selectors
- Calculate Transfer button with real-time calculation
- Results panel showing dv1, dv2, transfer time, semi-major axis
- Create Both Burns / Create Burn 1 Only buttons
- Auto-generated maneuver names with format 'Hohmann Burn N (Source→Target)'
- Proper field initialization and validation
Fixed body selector logic with separate current_body_index field.
Wrapped GuiDropdownBox calls in render_maneuver_create_tab() with validity checks:
- Direction dropdown: Only renders when craft_index is valid
- Trigger dropdown: Only renders when craft_index is valid
- Prevents accessing invalid array indices
- Makes UI more robust
Dropdowns now only appear when spacecraft is properly selected.
Added automatic name generation for new maneuvers:
- generate_maneuver_name() creates sensible names (e.g., 'Prograde #1', 'Retrograde @ ν=3.14 #2')
- Names based on burn direction, trigger type, and burn number
- User can still manually edit names if desired
- Validation now allows empty names (for auto-generation)
- Integrates with existing create_maneuver_from_dialog() workflow
Users can create maneuvers faster with auto-generated names, or override with custom names.
Fixed segfault at ui_renderer.cpp:503 by adding proper initialization:
- All ManeuverDialogState fields initialized in main()
- Dialog opening resets fields to safe defaults
- trigger_type_active, direction_active, delta_v now initialized to valid values
- name, error_message initialized to empty strings
- Preview and error flags initialized to false
Dialog now opens and runs without crashing.
Implemented complete Create tab workflow for maneuver management dialog:
- render_maneuver_create_tab() with all input widgets
- update_orbital_preview() using preview_burn_result()
- render_orbital_preview() for displaying burn results
- validate_maneuver_inputs() for input validation
- create_maneuver_from_dialog() using add_maneuver_to_simulation()
- update_maneuver_from_dialog() for editing existing maneuvers
- Dialog opens/closes from maneuver list button
- Real-time orbital preview with color-coded validation
All tests pass. Phase 1 (Foundation) and Phase 2 (Create Tab) complete.
Implement first 7 priority functions for maneuver UI controls:
- add_maneuver_to_simulation(): Add maneuvers dynamically
- remove_maneuver_by_index(): Remove maneuvers from simulation
- create_maneuver(): Helper to construct maneuver structs
- get_burn_direction_name(): Get descriptive strings for directions
- preview_burn_result(): Preview orbital elements after burn
- calculate_hohmann_transfer(): Calculate optimal two-burn transfer
- validate_burn_parameters(): Validate burn parameters
See docs/planning/maneuver_ui_controls.md for full implementation plan.
- Function was never called anywhere in the codebase
- Functionality now handled by propagate_orbital_elements() with proper Newton-Raphson iteration
- Removes dead code and simplifies the API
- Switch spacecraft and bodies from RK4 to analytical propagation using propagate_orbital_elements()
- Fixed three bugs in hyperbolic orbit propagation (formula errors and insufficient Newton-Raphson iterations)
- Add orbital element reconstruction after burns and SOI transitions
- Zero energy drift for circular, elliptical, parabolic, and hyperbolic orbits
- All 132 tests passing (240,294 assertions)
- Add solve_barker_equation() function using cubic formula: D + D³/3 = M
- Integrate Barker's equation into propagate_orbital_elements() for parabolic orbits
- Add comprehensive test suite (11 tests, 239 assertions) following TDD
- Use cbrt() for cube root (handles negative numbers properly)
- Parabolic propagation now uses exact analytical solution instead of iterative solver
- All 93 tests passing (239,872 assertions)
