Are KSP rockets subject to the oberth effect?

[Maj. Tom]

I have been wondering this, as it would add another level of detail to planning orbital maneuvers.

Cheers!

Edited November 13, 2013 by Maj. Tom

[Johnno]

Try a search, http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/search.php - Search Titles Only - Oberth

[Alistone]

Yes.

I would have stopped there, but there is a 10 character minimum to post.

Edited November 14, 2013 by Alistone

[Maj. Tom]

Thanks- don't know why I didn't try that. Found a few results- not many were absolutely conclusive, but the general consensus is that it is simulated in KSP.

[Jason Patterson]

Thanks- don't know why I didn't try that. Found a few results- not many were absolutely conclusive, but the general consensus is that it is simulated in KSP.

The Oberth Effect isn't something that needs to be simulated. It's a consequence of conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and gravity. As long as those are part of the simulation, Oberth will be as well.

[Maj. Tom]

Yeah- something I didn't really think of. I never really considered that if typical physics are programmed properly, it should be a natural consequence.

Cheers!