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% Computes the phase angles for a Hohmann intercept
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Form:
[phi1, phi2, Tt] = PAHohmn( R1, R2, mu )
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Inputs
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R1 Orbit radius 1
R2 Orbit radius 2 (target)
mu Gravitational parameter
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Outputs
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phi1 phase angle between 1 and 2 at launch
+ implies 2 leads 1
phi2 phase angle between 1 and 2 at intercept
+ implies 1 leads 2
Tt Transfer time
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References: Wiesel, W. E., Spaceflight Dynamics, McGraw-Hill, 1988,
pp. 292-294.
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Orbit: OrbitMechanics/TTrnsHoh
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