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% Compute the semi major axis from the period
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Form:
a = PeriodToSMA( T, mu )
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Inputs
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T (1,1) Orbit period (sec)
mu (1,1) Gravitational constant (km^3/sec^2)
Optional. Earth gravitational constant used if
not provided.
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Outputs
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a (1,1) Semi major axis (km)
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