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Universe Sandbox Legacy => Universe Sandbox Legacy | Discussion => Topic started by: Diellur on October 22, 2012, 12:15:47 PM

Title: Research
Post by: Diellur on October 22, 2012, 12:15:47 PM

Hello all,

I am working on a research project which involves sending a spacecraft into the outer solar system. As part of this, I need to investigate the various transfer orbits between Earth and the destination (probably Mars, although this might change). Universe Sandbox seems to be a good tool, although I am after some input in terms of functionality. Can this software account for a small object of given mass (the spacecraft) and, when selecting the destination from Earth, calculate the required transfer orbit?

Appreciate the help.

D.

Title: Re: Research
Post by: vh on October 22, 2012, 01:05:04 PM

no it cannot. you can input the exact vector and position of any object but there is no way to calculate a transfer orbit.

it can, although, simulate satellites and spacecraft.

Title: Re: Research
Post by: Diellur on October 23, 2012, 11:11:02 AM

Thanks for the help.  :)

Title: Re: Research
Post by: phinehas on October 24, 2012, 05:12:17 PM

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Title: Re: Research
Post by: Dan Dixon on October 29, 2012, 11:22:06 PM

Mudkpiz is correct, there's currently no transfer orbit feature.

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You might also want to check out Kerbal Space Program:
http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/ (http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/)
(although it doesn't take place in our solar system)