InitialMass:

Path: StraightLine/ConstantThrust

% Initial mass of vehicle from straight-line thrust and time
 The initial mass is composed of the payload, engine, fuel, and fuel tank.
 This depends on the mission duration and engine parameters.
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  Form:
  mass = InitialMass( thrust, d )
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   Inputs
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   thrust   (1,1)   Thrust (N)
   d         (.)    Engine data structure

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   Outputs
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   mass     (1,1)   Initial mass (kg)

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Children:

StraightLine: ConstantThrust/EngineMass
StraightLine: ConstantThrust/Straight2DStructure

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