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% Computes the semi-latus rectum. Since version 1. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form: p = SLR( e, a ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Inputs ------ e Eccentricity a Semi major axis (or perigee radius for parabola) ------- Outputs ------- p Semi-latus rectum -------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: Bates, R.B. Fundamentals of Astrodynamics, pp. 28,34. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Common: Graphics/Mesh2 Math: Linear/DupVect
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