velocity_perturbation_m_s

Function velocity_perturbation_m_s 

Source
pub fn velocity_perturbation_m_s(
    force_n: f64,
    transit_duration_s: f64,
    ship_mass_kg: f64,
) -> f64
Expand description

Velocity perturbation from plasmoid encounter.

Δv = F × Δt / m_ship

§Arguments

  • force_n - Force on spacecraft (N)
  • transit_duration_s - Duration of plasmoid transit (s)
  • ship_mass_kg - Spacecraft mass (kg)

Returns velocity perturbation in m/s.