CONAN.utils.impact_parameter

CONAN.utils.impact_parameter#

CONAN.utils.impact_parameter(inc, a, e=0, w=90, tra_occ='tra')#

Function to convert inclination in degrees to impact parameter b.

Parameters:

  • inc (Inclination in degrees.)

  • a (Scaled semi-major axis i.e. a/R*.)

  • e (float;) – eccentricity of the orbit.

  • w (float;) – longitude of periastron in degrees

Returns:

  • b (the impact parameter)

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