Gravity loss sketch
Constant-g gravity loss Δv≈g t sin γ, with γ the flight-path angle above local horizontal.
SIDUS educational calculator. Category propulsion. Tags: delta-v, launch, propulsion. Pure SI. Not flight software.
Formula
Δv_gl ≈ g t sin γ
Gravity-loss sketch
Primary sources
- Launch Vehicle Trajectory Equations (NASA TM-2014-218366): Ascent gravity term −g sin γ for a flight-path angle above local horizontal. This page holds g and γ fixed.
- Rocket Propulsion Elements (Sutton & Biblarz): Standard propulsion text for rocket equation, Isp, and staged vehicles.
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.