RSS delta-v

[Astronaut]

I need delta-v maps for RSS, make sure they're not for actual solar system but for RSS, thanks

[Chibbity]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=real+solar+system+delta+V+chart

I found this when I searched it, thought it was funny lol.

Seems like there are plenty available anyways. Related post on official forums: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/131682-is-there-a-delta-v-chart-for-real-solar-system-mod/

[Astronaut]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=real+solar+system+delta+V+chart

I found this when I searched it, thought it was funny lol.

Seems like there are plenty available anyways. Related post on official forums: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/131682-is-there-a-delta-v-chart-for-real-solar-system-mod/

You do know that both lead to the same place,right? lol

thanks though

[Astronaut]

So I can use this for RSS? I won't under-engineer or REALLY over-engineer?

*double checks google*

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by Astronaut:

So I can use this for RSS? I won't under-engineer or REALLY over-engineer?

*double checks google*

Geez, I got no clue to be honest, I'm just going off what the people in the forum said.

I never used RSS myself.

[flying diomedea]

Originally posted by Astronaut:

So I can use this for RSS? I won't under-engineer or REALLY over-engineer?

Indeed you can go with those figures. RSS is developed to be and perform as close as possible to reality. Same goes with any other component with the Realism Overhaul suite, the team does all it can to make all as accurate within the simulation limits. Realistic data is used to check and correct until components perform as required. Of course, I'd suggest to not stop with only using RSS, but give a try for the complete RO suite: sending a rocket in LEO with stock KSP parts, while possible, is a bit like trying to achieve orbit with, well, trash bins launched from your backyard.

[MAD]

What is RSS?

[Technicalfool]

Originally posted by MAD:

What is RSS?

A mod that turns the stock star system into a reasonable approximation of the real solar system, with real sized planets. Part of a set of mods that the hardcore realism players like to install.

[Astronaut]

Originally posted by Technicalfool:

Originally posted by MAD:

What is RSS?

A mod that turns the stock star system into a reasonable approximation of the real solar system, with real sized planets. Part of a set of mods that the hardcore realism players like to install.

If you really want realism, try RO and RP-0. You'll "love" them. That is, when you get bored of the stock system. I use 60-80 mods or so, much like all the other players. That's what really makes it awesome.
(Don't try it yet unless you know what you are doing)
Most people use RSS in 1.2, I don't know if there's a continued version of it, but here is the portal to our dimension: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/50471-12-real-solar-system-v120-dec-8/

[George Kerman]

I've looked at the numbers in those tables. They are all only orientative and should be treated as such. For example, ground to LEO 250 km is in no way 9k for my launches, but i only launch from 28.9 latitude (Cape Canaveral) for realism purposes; it's possible to be just 9k from French Guyana or somewhere around the equator . From the Cape, the minimal dV for 150-150km orbit is about 9350 m/s with good TWR and low burn time; get bad TWR and close to 10 min burn time and the required dV might even reach 10k; obviously the craft should be rocket shaped with fairings and everything until 22 km up or the figures might go up.

Additionally, if you launch with inclination at the right time, planetary transfers can cost less or more deltaV than displayed on the Transfer Window Planner (that's the mod I use for orientative dV). That's because you can burn prograde with no normal compensation and, because of the orbital inclination, you'd also be compensating the interplanetary inclination change.

Lastly, getting fly-by-s and eventually elliptical orbits around the natural satellites of Jupiter and Saturn will cost very little deltaV if you take the time AND your initial orbit is very close to the satellite's plane, which is not perfectly equatorial.

[Astronaut]

Originally posted by George Kerman:

I've looked at the numbers in those tables. They are all only orientative and should be treated as such. For example, ground to LEO 250 km is in no way 9k for my launches, but i only launch from 28.9 latitude (Cape Canaveral) for realism purposes; it's possible to be just 9k from French Guyana or somewhere around the equator . From the Cape, the minimal dV for 150-150km orbit is about 9350 m/s with good TWR and low burn time; get bad TWR and close to 10 min burn time and the required dV might even reach 10k; obviously the craft should be rocket shaped with fairings and everything until 22 km up or the figures might go up.

Additionally, if you launch with inclination at the right time, planetary transfers can cost less or more deltaV than displayed on the Transfer Window Planner (that's the mod I use for orientative dV). That's because you can burn prograde with no normal compensation and, because of the orbital inclination, you'd also be compensating the interplanetary inclination change.

Lastly, getting fly-by-s and eventually elliptical orbits around the natural satellites of Jupiter and Saturn will cost very little deltaV if you take the time AND your initial orbit is very close to the satellite's plane, which is not perfectly equatorial.

I need an accurate dV map... anything you can suggest? Like a dV calculator?

[George Kerman]

Experience and for interplanetary transfers => Transfer Window Planner will do, just launch with the right inclination or just equatorially for the least complication. There's no dV calculator from ground to orbit AFAIK, just orientative numbers that depend on your rocket and of course on launch inclination and position.