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Hohmann Transfer Calculator

Calculate orbital transfer parameters between two circular orbits using the Hohmann transfer maneuver. Essential for aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, and space mission planning. Computes delta-v requirements, transfer time, and orbital velocities for satellite deployment.

Hohmann Transfer Delta-V

Δv₁ = √(GM/r₁) × (√(2r₂/(r₁+r₂)) - 1)

Variables:

  • ΔvVelocity change (m/s)
    Velocity change (m/s)
  • GMStandard gravitational parameter (m³/s²)
    Standard gravitational parameter (m³/s²)
  • r₁Initial orbit radius (m)
    Initial orbit radius (m)
  • r₂Target orbit radius (m)
    Target orbit radius (m)

How to Use

  1. 1

    Input Orbit Awal

    Enter jari-jari orbit awal (m).

  2. 2

    Input Orbit Tujuan

    Enter jari-jari orbit tujuan (m).

  3. 3

    Input GM

    Enter parameter gravitasi (default: Bumi).

  4. 4

    Calculate

    Dapatkan delta-v and waktu transfer.

Examples

LEO ke GEO

Problem:

r₁=6771km (LEO), r₂=42164km (GEO), GM=3.986e14. Cari Δv?

Solution:
  1. 1.Calculate Δv₁ for naik ke transfer orbit
  2. 2.Calculate Δv₂ for sirkularisasi di GEO
Result:Δv₁=2.4km/s, Δv₂=1.5km/s, Total=3.9km/s

Total delta-v sekitar 3.9 km/s for transfer LEO ke GEO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hohmann Transfer?
Maneuver transfer orbit paling efisien (paling sedikit delta-v) antar dua orbit sirkular.
Berapa waktu transfer?
Setengah periode orbit elips transfer, sekitar 5.6 hours for LEO ke GEO.

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