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Orbital Plane Change Burn

Estimate an ideal impulsive plane change at a selected orbital speed.

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FormulaRequired delta-v = 2*speed*sin(angle*PI/360); Delta-v / orbital speed = 2*sin(angle*PI/360)
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Worked example

Inputs

Orbital speed
7.5 km/s
Plane change angle
60 degrees

Expected results

Required delta-v
7.5 km/s
Delta-v / orbital speed
1

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How to use this tool

  1. Estimate an ideal impulsive plane change at a selected orbital speed.
  2. Set orbital speed, plane change angle in the indicated units.
  3. Calculate and compare required delta-v, delta-v / orbital speed.

Try this example

{
  "speed": 7.5,
  "angle": 60
}

Accuracy and scope

Idealized educational model. Enter measured values in the displayed units; real systems may require additional corrections.

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