Characteristic energy

In astrodynamics, the characteristic energy ( C 3 {\displaystyle C_{3}} ) is a measure of the excess specific energy over that required to just barely escape from a massive body. The units are length2 time−2, i.e.

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Characteristic energy

In astrodynamics, the characteristic energy ( C 3 {\displaystyle C_{3}} ) is a measure of the excess specific energy over that required to just barely escape from a massive body. The units are length2 time−2, i.e.

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