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% Computes patched conic elements.
Calculates the planet centric hyperbolic elements. a is in consistent
units with mu and vInf. Given any vInf, you can find the elements that
pass through rP.
Type PatchedConicElements for a demo.
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Form:
[a, e, phiL] = PatchedConicElements( vInf, rP, mu )
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Inputs
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vInf (1,1) Velocity at the sphere of influence
rP (1,1) Periapsis
mu (1,1) Planet gravitational parameter
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Outputs
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a (1,1) Semi-major axis
e (1,1) Eccentricity
phiL (1,1) Limiting true anomaly (rad)
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Reference: Allman, M. C. and V. R. Bond, "Modern Astrodynamics,"
Princeton University Press, 1996,p. 94.
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Common: Database/Constant
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