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% Computes the sphere of influence ratio
Computes the ratio of the sphere of influence to the distance between two
bodies. Uses 2/5 power based on the argument due to Lagrange.
m M
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rOR
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Form:
rOR = SphOI( m, M )
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Inputs
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m (1,n) Mass of planet of interest
M (1,m) Mass of other planet
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Outputs
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rOR (n,m) Ratio of sphere of influence for m to
distance between the two planets
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References: Wiesel, W. E., Spaceflight Dynamics, McGraw-Hill, 1988,
pp. 288-291.
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Common: Database/Constant Common: Graphics/Mesh2 Math: Linear/DupVect
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