adam_core.dynamics.barker module

adam_core.dynamics.barker.solve_barker(M: float) → float

Solve Barker’s equation for true anomaly given parabolic mean anomaly.

Parameters:

M (float) – Parabolic mean anomaly (equal to sqrt(mu / (2 q^3))(t0 - tp)).

Returns:

nu – True anomaly in radians.

Return type:

float

References

[1] Curtis, H. D. (2014). Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students. 3rd ed.,

Elsevier Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-0080977478