VInf:

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% Computes the asymptotic velocity for a hyperbola (v infinity)
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   Form:
   v = VInf( a, mu )
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   Inputs
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   a                    Semi-major axis (- for a hyperbola)
   mu                   Gravitational parameter (default = 3.98600436e5)

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   Outputs
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   v                    Asymptotic velocity for a hyperbola

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   References: Wiesel, W. E., Spaceflight Dynamics, McGraw-Hill, 1988,
               pp. 68.
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Children:

Common: Graphics/Plot2D

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