Equal-stage mass ratio
Ideal equal stages: Δv per stage and required m₀/m_f for a total Δv budget.
SIDUS educational calculator. Category propulsion. Tags: delta-v, mission-design, propulsion. Pure SI. Not flight software.
Formula
m₀/m_f = exp((Δv/N)/(Isp g₀))
Equal-stage mass ratio
Primary sources
- Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students (Howard D. Curtis): Textbook derivations for Hohmann, vis-viva, rocket equation, elements.
- Rocket Propulsion Elements (Sutton & Biblarz): Standard propulsion text for rocket equation, Isp, and staged vehicles.
- NASA Glenn Research Center: Beginner’s Guide to Aeronautics (NASA GRC): Ideal rocket equation, specific impulse, thrust equation, dynamic pressure education pages.
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.