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Hohmann Transfer Calculator
Calculate delta V for Hohmann transfer orbits between two circular orbits
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A Hohmann transfer is an elliptical orbit used to transfer a spacecraft between two circular orbits. It's the most fuel-efficient method for orbital transfers, requiring two engine burns.
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- Delta V is measured in meters per second (m/s)
- Hohmann transfer requires two burns: one to enter transfer orbit, one to circularize
- Total Īv = Īvā + Īvā (sum of both burns)
- Transfer time = Ļ Ć ā((a³) / (GM)), where a is semi-major axis
- Most efficient for transfers where final radius is less than 12x initial radius