Graphs of Maximum Elevation by Inclination

[saik0]

I might integrate the graphs with kerbal maps one day, but here it is standalone for now.

Edited August 27, 2013 by saik0
Integrate, not iterate. Doh!

[leax256]

i feel bad for actually understanding the graphs in under 10 sec

[Xaiier]

i feel bad for actually understanding the graphs in under 10 sec

Maybe you could help out those of us who have no idea what those big words in the OP mean?

[leax256]

Maybe you could help out those of us who have no idea what those big words in the OP mean?

iterate? simply means he want's to add it to the maps he made.

[Johnno]

Maybe you could help out those of us who have no idea what those big words in the OP mean?

Inclination = tilt of your orbit; 0° is equatorial (horizontal), 90° is polar (vertical).

Graph = A diagram representing a connection between several things by lines (or dots).

Maximum = Largest number.

Altitude = Height above sea-level.

So basically, it's a diagram plotting out the altitude at which you can expect the actual surface to be, at some point in your orbit, depending on your orbit's tilt.

Or even simpler, look up your orbit's inclination, put your finger on the number below the picture, now draw an imaginary line with your finger upward until you find the thick line, then draw another imaginary line out toward the left, and it'll show you above what altitude you have to stay in an orbit to prevent you from crashing into the highest mountain.

[Whackjob]

Very handy! Thank you OP. Can I also suggest a line showing top of atmosphere?

[lajoswinkler]

This is a highly useful compilation of graphs, thanks.

[Zeroignite]

Super handy, +rep

Now who wants to thread the 0-inclination needle on Pol...

[nhnifong]

Ooo, that is very cool! Thanks saik0! I think I'll make it my next mission to achieve the 2933.39 meter orbit around Eeloo

[SteevyT]

Super handy, +rep

Now who wants to thread the 0-inclination needle on Pol...

If I can hyperedit the orbiter to the edge of Pol's SOI, I'll try getting it down from there.

[allmappedout]

iterate? simply means he want's to add it to the maps he made.

I think that's integrate Iterate means to repeat a number of steps.

[electricsheep]

hmm, sounds great but all I get is:

Error in query: request timed out

.. and an OK button (but it's not ok:P)

[SuperWeegee4000]

No Kerbin or Eve?

[SunJumper]

No Kerbin or Eve?

The highest points of those bodies, and Duna and Laythe, means that you will be well within the atmosphere by the time you get close to those mountains. I'd like to see a vid of someone passing close to such a mountain regardless (like on the Mun)...

[Epthelyn]

Very handy! Thank you OP. Can I also suggest a line showing top of atmosphere?

"Maximum Elevation by Inclination of Non-atmospheric Bodies (as of 0.21)"

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This is very useful, thanks for making these

[Tw1]

So basically, orbit inclination VS max terrain height? Useful.

I like the way your graphs give exact numbers when you put the mouse over. Handy.

[saik0]

hmm, sounds great but all I get is:

Error in query: request timed out

.. and an OK button (but it's not ok:P)

Another used told me the query to fetch the data was blocked by adblock.

[Brotoro]

Another used told me the query to fetch the data was blocked by adblock.

I'm getting that same timeout error, and I don't use adblock.

[Mr Shifty]

Nice charts! I'm presuming your graphs don't take possible orbital resonance into account.

[pxi]

I'm also getting the timeout, and I disabled adblock, thinking that might be an issue. Speaking of which, why haven't I installed NoScript on this browser?

[CleverClothe]

Nice charts! I'm presuming your graphs don't take possible orbital resonance into account.

I wonder if there is a good way to represent that in a chart.

[Kimberly]

I wonder if there is a good way to represent that in a chart.

If you change "maximum elevation" to "safe altitude", you can represent it in 2D. It would be the same as the current graph, except where a safe resonant orbit exists at an altitude lower than the maximum elevation at that inclination, you display that altitude instead.

[Dispatcher]

Thank you very much! Your graphs are really good. And maps? Outstanding.

[tavert]

I think I could crunch the numbers myself from the topo data you've already posted, but I'll put in another vote that the atmospheric bodies would be useful. Obviously you can't maintain an orbit inside the atmosphere, but knowing the max elevation at any given latitude could be useful for launch purposes.

[loknar]

How did you make those charts?

It's a bit weird to see so many flat lines, no? I guess the KSP engine is cheating when making terrain (for performance)..

And I don't see why the altitude always go up with inclination...

Edited August 29, 2013 by loknar