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% Computes the delta-V for a Hohmann transfer between circular orbits.
The delta-Vs are at:
1. The initial orbit
2. The final orbit
Type OrbMnvrHohmann for a demo with a plot.
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Form:
[deltaV, tOF] = OrbMnvrHohmann( rI, rF, mu )
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Inputs
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rI (1,1) Initial radius
rF (1,1) Final radius
mu (1,1) Gravitational parameter
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Outputs
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deltaV (1,1) Delta-V data structure.
.total (1,1) Total required delta-V
.a (1,1) Delta-V at point a
.b (1,1) Delta-V at point b
tOF (1,1) Time of flight
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Reference: Vallado, D. A. (1997.) Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and
Applications. pp 281-282.
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