periareion
periareion noun: the point in an elliptical orbit around Mars that is closest to Mars.
Noun
periareion (plural periareions)
- The point in an elliptical orbit around Mars that is closest to Mars.
- Mars orbit insertion requires a nominal hyperbolic periareion delta V of 2,491 m/s, at 300 km altitude.2013, Christianna E Taylor, Anthony Shao, Nicola Sarzi-Amade, Richard Van Allen, James Wertz, Hummingbird: Versatile Interplanetary Mission Architecture
- Nakamiya et al. analyzed maneuver strategies at perigee and periareion for Earth-to-Mars transfers [29] and [30].2014 September-October, Masaki Kakoi, Kathleen C Howell, David Folta, “Access to Mars from Earth–Moon libration point orbits: manifold and direct options”, in Acta Astronautica, volume 102
Forms of periareion
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Origin of periareion
From peri- + areo- + -ion.
Questions about periareion
- What does periareion mean?
- Periareion means the point in an elliptical orbit around Mars that is closest to Mars.
- What part of speech is periareion?
- Periareion is a noun.
- What is the plural of periareion?
- The plural of periareion is periareions.
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