Path: Orbit/StraightLine
% Straight-line, power-limited data structure
Each of dF, tF, Pj, and m0 can be found given the other quantities.
A and tau are outputs of the calculation. The default struct contains a
self-consistent demo.
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Form:
d = SLPLDataStructure( mDry )
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Inputs
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mDry (1) Dry mass, optional, for scaling initial m0
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Outputs
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d (.) Data structure
.dF (1,1) Final distance (km)
.tF (1,1) Final time (s)
.Pj (1,1) Jet power (eta*P, eta*sigma*mE) (W)
.vF (1,1) Final velocity (km/s)
.mD (1,1) Dry mass: Engine, payload, tanks, structure (kg)
.m0 (1,1) Initial (wet) mass (kg)
.A (1,1) Acceleration scale parameter, (m/s^3)
.tau (1,1) Time between turnaround and tF (s)
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See also: SLPLSolver
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Orbit: StraightLine/SLPLSolver Common: Database/Constant
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