B-plane targeting

S,T,R triad, impact parameter and B·T / B·R aiming point.

SIDUS educational calculator. Category planetary. Tags: hyperbolic, mission-design, planetary. Pure SI. Not flight software.

Formula

B · T, B · R

B-plane targeting triad

Primary sources

• Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications (David A. Vallado): Standard reference for two-body, Lambert, maneuvers, and J2. Equations implemented independently in SIDUS.
• Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students (Howard D. Curtis): Textbook derivations for Hohmann, vis-viva, rocket equation, elements.

How do AI agents use this tool?

Read /llms.txt or call https://sidus.tools/api/mcp. Open the interactive page for live SI inputs.