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Parameter of Parabolic Orbit is defined as the half of chord length through the center of attraction perpendicular to the apse line. Check FAQs
pp=x1+cos(θp)cos(θp)
pp - Parameter of Parabolic Orbit?x - X Coordinate Value?θp - True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit?

Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory Example

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10801.1897Edit=-7906Edit1+cos(115Edit)cos(115Edit)
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Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
pp=x1+cos(θp)cos(θp)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
pp=-7906km1+cos(115°)cos(115°)
Next Step Convert Units
pp=-7906000m1+cos(2.0071rad)cos(2.0071rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
pp=-79060001+cos(2.0071)cos(2.0071)
Next Step Evaluate
pp=10801189.7164189m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
pp=10801.1897164189km
LAST Step Rounding Answer
pp=10801.1897km

Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory Formula Elements

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Parameter of Parabolic Orbit
Parameter of Parabolic Orbit is defined as the half of chord length through the center of attraction perpendicular to the apse line.
Symbol: pp
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
X Coordinate Value
X Coordinate Value is the distance of the object in horizontal direction from the origin.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit
True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit measures the angle between the object's current position and the perigee (the point of closest approach to the central body) when viewed from the focus of the orbit.
Symbol: θp
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Parameter of Parabolic Orbit

​Go Parameter of Orbit given Y Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory
pp=y1+cos(θp)sin(θp)

Other formulas in Parabolic Orbit Parameters category

​Go Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory
vp,esc=2[GM.Earth]rp
​Go Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit given Escape Velocity
rp=2[GM.Earth]vp,esc2
​Go X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory given Parameter of Orbit
x=pp(cos(θp)1+cos(θp))
​Go Y Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory given Parameter of Orbit
y=ppsin(θp)1+cos(θp)

How to Evaluate Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory?

Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory evaluator uses Parameter of Parabolic Orbit = X Coordinate Value*(1+cos(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit))/cos(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit) to evaluate the Parameter of Parabolic Orbit, The Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory formula is defined as half of chord length through the center of attraction perpendicular to the apse line. Parameter of Parabolic Orbit is denoted by pp symbol.

How to evaluate Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory, enter X Coordinate Value (x) & True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit p) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory

What is the formula to find Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory?
The formula of Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory is expressed as Parameter of Parabolic Orbit = X Coordinate Value*(1+cos(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit))/cos(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit). Here is an example- 7.163528 = (-7906000)*(1+cos(2.0071286397931))/cos(2.0071286397931).
How to calculate Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory?
With X Coordinate Value (x) & True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit p) we can find Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory using the formula - Parameter of Parabolic Orbit = X Coordinate Value*(1+cos(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit))/cos(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Parameter of Parabolic Orbit?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Parameter of Parabolic Orbit-
  • Parameter of Parabolic Orbit=Y Coordinate Value*(1+cos(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit))/sin(True Anomaly in Parabolic Orbit)OpenImg
Can the Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory be negative?
No, the Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory?
Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory is usually measured using the Kilometer[km] for Length. Meter[km], Millimeter[km], Decimeter[km] are the few other units in which Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory can be measured.
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