periareion

noun

Etymology

From peri- + areo- + -ion.

  1. derived from -tiō
  2. derived from -tion
  3. formed as periareion — “peri- + areo- + -ion

Definitions

  1. 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.
    • Nakamiya et al. analyzed maneuver strategies at perigee and periareion for Earth-to-Mars transfers [29] and [30].

The neighborhood

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