Searching for Hyperbolic Trajectory with Excess Speed of 3.944 km/s

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The discussion focuses on finding a hyperbolic trajectory with a hyperbolic excess speed of 3.944 km/s. The user references the gravitational parameter (mue) of 398600 and the vis viva equation to relate perigee radius, semi-major axis, and eccentricity. They emphasize the importance of determining the velocity at perigee and the necessary maneuver speed to achieve the desired hyperbolic orbit. The conversation highlights the complexity of the equations involved and the need for precise calculations to derive the correct trajectory.

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  • Understanding of hyperbolic trajectories in orbital mechanics
  • Familiarity with the vis viva equation
  • Knowledge of gravitational parameters, specifically mue = 398600
  • Basic concepts of orbital elements such as perigee radius and eccentricity
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  • Investigate methods for calculating maneuver speeds required for trajectory adjustments
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I have been trying to find a hyperbolic trajectory that has hyperbolic excess speed of 3.944 km/s.

However, I can only find ones that would start inside the Earth's crust.

mue = 398600

energy = mue / (2 * a)

ve = 29.78

vinf = 3.944 = \sqrt{mue / a}

I have at least 30 more equations that are relevant but they have all lead no where.
 
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The excess speed determines a, but you still have e to play with for a given perigee radius. Among your 30 equations you may find one that relates perigee radius rp, semi-major axis a, and eccentricity e. If not not, then look for a relevant equation that gives radius r as a function of true anomaly f and then set f to zero.

[Later] It has occurred to me that the orbital eccentricity probably is not that interesting a parameter for you. If so you may instead want to use the vis viva equation with your last equation above in order to get the (desired) velocity at perigee as a function of perigee orbital radius and the hyperbolic excess speed. The difference between the actual and desired perigee speed is then the maneuver speed needed at perigee to enter the desired hyperbolic orbit.
 
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