Path: Orbit/OrbitCoord
% Computes the parameter for any orbit.
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Form:
p = Parameter( e, rP )
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Inputs
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e Eccentricity
rP Perigee radius
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Outputs
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p Parameter
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References: Bate, R. R., Fundamentals of Astrodynamics, Dover, 1971,
p. 25.
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Common: Graphics/Mesh2 Math: Linear/DupVect
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