Bi-elliptic Transfer Between Coplanar Circular Orbits

Version 1.2.0.0 (433 KB) by David Eagle
Bi-elliptic orbital transfer between two coplanar circular Earth orbits.
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This MATLAB script that can be used to determine the characteristics of a three impulse bi-elliptic transfer between two coplanar circular orbits. The impulsive assumption means that the velocity, but not the position, of the space vehicle is changed instantaneously.

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David Eagle (2025). Bi-elliptic Transfer Between Coplanar Circular Orbits (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/38885-bi-elliptic-transfer-between-coplanar-circular-orbits), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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Created with R2024b
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Version Published Release Notes
1.2.0.0

Updated graphics and PDF documentation.
1.1.0.0

Added three-dimensional trajectory graphics and a graphical primer vector analysis. Updated PDF document to reflect these new features.
1.0.0.0