SolveSigma:

Path: StraightLine/ConstantThrust

% Solve for a sigma given a time, distance, and payload (fzero)
 The demo shows Jupiter, Pluto, and 125 AU missions for 1 to 10 MW. There may
 be no solution for some combinations of distance and time.
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   Form:
   [sigma,eFlag] = SolveSigma( power, d )
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   Inputs
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   power   (1,1)   Power (W)
   d        (.)    Engine data structure

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   Outputs
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   sigma   (1,:)   Specific power (W/kg)
   eFlag   (1,1)   Flag from fzero

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Children:

StraightLine: ConstantThrust/EngineThrust
StraightLine: ConstantThrust/Straight2DStructure
StraightLine: ConstantThrust/TripDistance
Common: Database/Constant
Common: Graphics/Plot2D

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