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This is in Cell D30 for the manoeuvre burn for the value, and Cells J22 & J23 for the Equations. Also Cells F21 & G21 for the Sun Orbital DeltaV differences, for the values, and J19 & J20 for the Equations.

I've had to finish the transfer burn on RCS before, so that is good fuel estimates. Bet I'm not the only one too.

This is the Interplanetary Tab on the spreadsheet. Most will only be interested in the columns B through H, this is the area for the actual calculation Columns J & L are the Equations and Key respectively. All Tabs are set up the same with the Bi-Elliptic Tab below. Hope this helps, but any other questions please let me know.

I should be able to have a look in an hour or 2.

Did you do something like this in the Thread, and this is where I want to take the Tab any way. So I can take a given Payload, where I want to go, use the DeltaV map add a %age for lee-way and then have it work out what would be needed to get said Payload there and back if required.

This first please, about total mass a little further. I think I know what you mean, but if you can clarify. Thanks

That comes from Kosmo-not's Interplanetary really but I'm on mobile at the mo, so when I get to my pc again them yes I can. Also look to the right in each sheet you should see equations and keys

Loved the last chapter. Was expecting a 'Damn it Kerny, I'm a ..... not a ....' type line in there somewhere. Oh well Maybe next episode time.

Which is why I have made this available too. Share the learning, but I got into the habit of referencing so it gets included, also means that whomever uses this can look at the material and if they so choose can delve deeper into it. Kinda like I am now really. I would appreciate it if you did continue the thread too or do you any materials you refer to? Now there is an idea for a thread, sources.

I haven't started on adding the Inclinations/plane changes in yet [need to get my head around it first], although it is planned for a future Sheet, in principle you can just ignore it. Also I am making a few changes to the whole Spreadsheet, to make it more intuitive [hopefully]. I shall add some instructions to the OP too. @GoSlash27, sorry forgot to mention earlier, it is for general perusal, or use by whom ever see's fit. I mentioned you and the others as I feel that as I drew inspiration or outright 'stole' from you; you should be given well deserved credit, especially in your case as I knew you could throw Algebra at the equation, but was not sure how to approach it and your thread has given me a starting point. On a side note will you be expanding the Reverse Rocket Equation thread? [oh and why Lister?]

Yes fully customisable just change the data in 'Kerbal' as all other Sheets pull from this. It just means that the data has to be entered first. If you do, can you send me a copy, then I can add an RSS-DataBase tab too. And Thank you .

Thanks, I was just adding a few things that would be useful in the event I did a caveman or caveman evolved career. I was also trying to make the sheets independent of each other, but still working on some of them, this is afterall WIP. The whole exercise is also so I can learn the math etc... involved. But thanks for the feedback. Need to give references for work I've used to help me too. Any other help is appreciated too.

But what have Rats, Teacups and Storms got to do with anything? [On a serious note hope your all ok]

Hi, Take a look at this, it's old, but the SRB's did what you are trying to do. it's also un-maintained, so the author might allow you to revive it Also please, as I liked it, just think it needed a balancing pass. but so much has changed since then, might need more now.

I echo what others have said it would be nice to have it happen, but to be honest not sure how it would work, and the author list could change as needed. I just thought maybe someone [looks very worried and gives a 'not me wave of hands'] could do a sliders style fan work? I'd just love the time to be able to play more KSP in the first place, but RL is always in the way. [Sits and dreams, for a fraction of a nanosecond].

How do you start a vote on this????? Oh this would give you guys a headache as much as you give us, lol. But seriously could it be done even as a one shot? @Just Jim, @Kuzzter, @Parkaboy, @Cydonian Monk, @Geschosskopf @adsii1970, and who ever we could get interested?

Hi Everyone, I've been working on a spread sheet in Excel, for various calculations relating to KSP. This is firstly, to learn more about the Physics and Math involved in KSP [and Space flight in general], and secondly, because I was thinking of starting a Barebones Career, as in only adding parts and planets in terms of mods and not anything like KER or Mechjeb, and possible doing IVA only's. [not sure if I'm that confidant with my KSP skills yet though ]. So far I have: - Hohmann Transfer Bi-Elliptic Transfer Interplanetary Transfer Satellite Minimum Altitude Satellite Transfer/Phasing Orbit Rocket Equation (REq) deltaV - available REq - Total Mass for required deltaV REq - deltaV remaining [WIP] TWR To Add I have just started on the Rocket Equation [it's giving me a Headache already and I've not started to turn it around yet] [Ok now starting to turn it around, headache still coming] Questions to everyone: - Would anybody else want a copy? What else should I try to add? What format should I distribute in? If even wanted. [i'll add others as they come up] Anyone who is interested please post so I know it will be wanted. First draft - some sheets are WIP https://1drv.ms/x/s!Ap3XLBJ-Nl943DqJHmwT-_x5VDyO?e=OzeXYd [changed to Onedrive URL] Updates: - Sheet added References and/or inspiration: - Link1 - Interplanetary How-To Guide by @Kosmo-not Link2 - and the PDF version of @Kosmo-not's Guide provided by @Nexus24680 Link3 - Special Thanks to @OhioBob and his Website Link4 - Inspired by @Nexus24680's Orbital Calculator Link5 - Orbits calculator spreadsheet By @Gaarst TBC - Satellite Minimum Orbit Calculator By TBC TBC - Satellite Orbit and 'Spacing' Calculator By TBC Link8 - Interplanetary Trajectories with Low TRW (and No Math) By @Brainlord Mesomorph [Testing Needed] Link9 - The "reverse rocket equation" explained By @GoSlash27 [some Tabs WIP] If anyone knows who or what thread(s) the Satellite stuff come from, 'cos for the life of me I can not find them again?

and we all know how that goes in KSP?????

Only now????? [ lol ]

With Thanks to @Nexus24680 for the PDF version of the original thread. I will ask for this to be closed if there are no further posts to the thread, within the next 2-3 weeks.

Hi TCIS, sorry need to correct that again: - 32-bit means that a program can only access 2^32 bits of RAM, so about 4 GigaBytes. 64-bit means that a program can access up to 2^48 bits of ram, so up to 256 TeraBytes. see: 3GB Limit, Ram Limits (although it refers to Vista its still Relevant) gives an example calculation for address space.

Thanks, That's good, but I noticed that if you are too far away then it is not displayed, figures that it would not be worth showing it from too far as it would merge into the Body. What I was thinking/hoping of is a shell around the planet itself (which is kind of what this does), that can be toggled (I like how it colours based on the orbit track colour too). Can this have a HotKey?

I have a question, is there a Mod that allows you to see the SOI of a Body? I'm thinking as a highlighted area/bubble around the Body, although it is a simple thing I have 2 reasons for it. First, it would help with interplanetary transfers. Second, for modding I would like to see the SOI to make sure they are not too big/small etc.. [a problem I had making TheVerse]. I would not be able to do this myself as I have no programming skills, but expect/hope it would be simply enough? So is there a Mod already or is someone willing to make one?

This sounds interesting, awaiting update/next chapter.

These are good, nice and simply. Will you be doing more advanced ones?