Exponential atmosphere density
rho=rho0 exp(-h/H) scale-height model.
SIDUS educational calculator. Category utilities. Tags: aero, atmosphere, entry, utilities. Pure SI. Not flight software.
Formula
ρ = ρ0 e^(−h/H)
Exponential atmosphere density
Primary sources
- NASA Glenn Research Center: Beginner’s Guide to Aeronautics (NASA GRC): Ideal rocket equation, specific impulse, thrust equation, dynamic pressure education pages.
- Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students (Howard D. Curtis): Textbook derivations for Hohmann, vis-viva, rocket equation, elements.
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Read /llms.txt or call https://sidus.tools/api/mcp. Open the interactive page for live SI inputs.