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An '''encounter''' occurs when the projected flightpath of a [[craft|spacecraft]] intersects the [[sphere of influence]] (representing the gravitational field) of a [[celestial body]]. Encounters are displayed in [[map view]] by an encounter node and a colorized trajectory path. | An '''encounter''' occurs when the projected flightpath of a [[craft|spacecraft]] intersects the [[sphere of influence]] (representing the gravitational field) of a [[celestial body]]. Encounters are displayed in [[map view]] by an encounter node and a colorized trajectory path. | ||
| − | Upon arrival at an encounter node, the game switches the orbital reference of the craft to that of the encountered celestial body; an ideal moment to plan maneuvers to stabilize into an orbit. | + | Upon arrival at an encounter node, the game switches the orbital reference of the craft to that of the encountered celestial body; an ideal moment to plan maneuvers to stabilize into an orbit. Orbits can be disturbed when time-warping across sphere of influence (SOI) changes. To maintain a carefully planned orbit, slow time to 1x as the ship transitions SOI's. |
Encounters are essential for all munar and interplanetary travels. And to get back home. | Encounters are essential for all munar and interplanetary travels. And to get back home. | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 18 September 2013
An encounter with the Mun
An encounter occurs when the projected flightpath of a spacecraft intersects the sphere of influence (representing the gravitational field) of a celestial body. Encounters are displayed in map view by an encounter node and a colorized trajectory path.
Upon arrival at an encounter node, the game switches the orbital reference of the craft to that of the encountered celestial body; an ideal moment to plan maneuvers to stabilize into an orbit. Orbits can be disturbed when time-warping across sphere of influence (SOI) changes. To maintain a carefully planned orbit, slow time to 1x as the ship transitions SOI's.
Encounters are essential for all munar and interplanetary travels. And to get back home.
