periareion
nounEtymology
From peri- + areo- + -ion.
Definitions
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].
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