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% Compute payload fraction given time, distance, and uE (analytic)
This is for a straight-line, constant-thrust problem. The delta-V is also
independent of power or payload mass and is an available output. If the
distance is not achievable the function throws a warning.
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Form:
[lambda,alpha,dV] = ComputePayloadFraction( d, quiet )
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Inputs
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d (.) Engine data structure
See Straight2DStructure
quiet (1) Boolean. If true, will suppress the warning
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Outputs
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lambda (1,1) Payload fraction, mPL/m0
alpha (1,1) Payload/power ratio, mPL/P (kg/W)
dV (1,1) Total delta-velocity (km/s)
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StraightLine: Straight2D/Straight2DStructure StraightLine: Straight2D/ZeroPayloadDistance Common: Database/Constant
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