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Radial Velocity of Satellite is the component of its velocity that is directed along the line of sight from an observer on the Earth's surface. Check FAQs
vr=here
vr - Radial Velocity of Satellite?he - Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit?re - Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit?

Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum Example

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Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
vr=here
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vr=65750km²/s18865km
Next Step Convert Units
vr=6.6E+10m²/s1.9E+7m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vr=6.6E+101.9E+7
Next Step Evaluate
vr=3485.2902199841m/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
vr=3.4852902199841km/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vr=3.4853km/s

Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum Formula Elements

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Radial Velocity of Satellite
Radial Velocity of Satellite is the component of its velocity that is directed along the line of sight from an observer on the Earth's surface.
Symbol: vr
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit
Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit is a fundamental physical quantity that characterizes the rotational motion of an object in orbit around a celestial body, such as a planet or a star.
Symbol: he
Measurement: Specific Angular MomentumUnit: km²/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit
Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit refers to the distance of the satellite along the radial or straight-line direction connecting the satellite and the center of the body.
Symbol: re
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Radial Velocity of Satellite

​Go Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given True Anomaly, Eccentricity, and Angular Momentum
vr=[GM.Earth]eesin(θe)he

Other formulas in Elliptical Orbit Parameters category

​Go Eccentricity of Elliptical Orbit given Apogee and Perigee
ee=re,apogee-re,perigeere,apogee+re,perigee
​Go Angular Momentum in Elliptic Orbit Given Apogee Radius and Apogee Velocity
he=re,apogeevapogee
​Go Apogee Radius of Elliptic Orbit Given Angular Momentum and Eccentricity
re,apogee=he2[GM.Earth](1-ee)
​Go Semimajor Axis of Elliptic Orbit given Apogee and Perigee Radii
ae=re,apogee+re,perigee2

How to Evaluate Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum?

Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum evaluator uses Radial Velocity of Satellite = Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit/Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit to evaluate the Radial Velocity of Satellite, Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum formula is defined as a measure of the velocity of an object in an elliptical orbit, which is influenced by the radial position and angular momentum of the object, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of celestial bodies. Radial Velocity of Satellite is denoted by vr symbol.

How to evaluate Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum, enter Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit (he) & Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit (re) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum

What is the formula to find Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum?
The formula of Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum is expressed as Radial Velocity of Satellite = Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit/Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit. Here is an example- 0.004847 = 65750000000/18865000.
How to calculate Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum?
With Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit (he) & Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit (re) we can find Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum using the formula - Radial Velocity of Satellite = Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit/Radial Position in Elliptical Orbit.
What are the other ways to Calculate Radial Velocity of Satellite?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Radial Velocity of Satellite-
  • Radial Velocity of Satellite=[GM.Earth]*Eccentricity of Elliptical Orbit*sin(True Anomaly in Elliptical Orbit)/Angular Momentum of Elliptic OrbitOpenImg
Can the Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum be negative?
No, the Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum?
Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum is usually measured using the Kilometer per Second[km/s] for Speed. Meter per Second[km/s], Meter per Minute[km/s], Meter per Hour[km/s] are the few other units in which Radial Velocity in Elliptic Orbit given Radial Position and Angular Momentum can be measured.
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