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Hohmann Transfer Orbit

Hohmann Transfer Orbit
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2020-04-03 09:26
CircleCoordinate GeometryParametric Equation
This example illustrates the principle of the Hohmann transfer orbit. It involves elliptical orbits and the motion of Earth and Mars. Using GeoGebra commands such as Circle, Ellipse, and Angle, the geometric shape of the Hohmann transfer orbit can be constructed. Suitable for high school physics and astronomy courses.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Circle(Sun, 1) → Orbit_{Earth}
  2. Ellipse(Focus, Sun, (1, 0)) → HTO
  3. FirstAxisLength(HTO) → a
  4. Circle(Sun, 1.52) → Orbit_{Mars}
  5. Angle(Earth, Sun, Mars) → α_{current}