Difference between revisions of "Calculation tools"
(→Science) |
m (*use Calculation tools/version;) |
||
Line 29: | Line 29: | ||
| Calculates [[Delta-V|Δv]] and angles for orbital transfer between [[CelestialBody|celestial bodies]] | | Calculates [[Delta-V|Δv]] and angles for orbital transfer between [[CelestialBody|celestial bodies]] | ||
| 2013 | | 2013 | ||
− | | 0.22 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.22}} |
| Based on [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/16511-Tutorial-Interplanetary-How-To-Guide this forum post] | | Based on [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/16511-Tutorial-Interplanetary-How-To-Guide this forum post] | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/17423-Tutorial-Interactive-Illustrated-Interplanetary-Guide-and-Calculator forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/17423-Tutorial-Interactive-Illustrated-Interplanetary-Guide-and-Calculator forum post] | ||
Line 38: | Line 38: | ||
| Provides a total Δv calculation for orbital transfer based on launch parameters | | Provides a total Δv calculation for orbital transfer based on launch parameters | ||
| 6 Apr 2014 | | 6 Apr 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/alexmoon/ksp open source] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/alexmoon/ksp open source] | ||
(License: [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 4.0]) | (License: [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 4.0]) | ||
Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
| Calculates a maneuver to perform the intended [[Aerobraking|aerobraking]] | | Calculates a maneuver to perform the intended [[Aerobraking|aerobraking]] | ||
| 20 Nov 2013 | | 20 Nov 2013 | ||
− | | 0.22 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.22}} |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/alterbaron/ksp_aerocalc open source] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/alterbaron/ksp_aerocalc open source] | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24654-Updated-Aerobraking-Calculator forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24654-Updated-Aerobraking-Calculator forum post] | ||
Line 66: | Line 66: | ||
| Tools to calculate information on orbits | | Tools to calculate information on orbits | ||
| Feb 2014 | | Feb 2014 | ||
− | | 0.23 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23}} |
| | | | ||
| [http://steamcommunity.com/app/220200/discussions/0/558747288281572701/ steam community thread] | | [http://steamcommunity.com/app/220200/discussions/0/558747288281572701/ steam community thread] | ||
Line 152: | Line 152: | ||
| Generates a rocket design optimized for the given parameters | | Generates a rocket design optimized for the given parameters | ||
| 1 Apr 2014 | | 1 Apr 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/garycourt/korc open source] (License: [https://github.com/garycourt/korc/blob/master/LICENSE permissive]) | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/garycourt/korc open source] (License: [https://github.com/garycourt/korc/blob/master/LICENSE permissive]) | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/65011-WEB-0-23-5-KSP-Optimal-Rocket-Calculator-v1-11 forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/65011-WEB-0-23-5-KSP-Optimal-Rocket-Calculator-v1-11 forum post] | ||
Line 161: | Line 161: | ||
| Calculates the needed mass and type of [[Parachute|parachutes]] for landers | | Calculates the needed mass and type of [[Parachute|parachutes]] for landers | ||
| 19 Sep 2013 | | 19 Sep 2013 | ||
− | | 0.21.1 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.21.1}} |
| | | | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/50384-Parachute-Calculator-Updated! forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/50384-Parachute-Calculator-Updated! forum post] | ||
Line 170: | Line 170: | ||
| Generates an engine layout for a given payload ([[asparagus staging]]) | | Generates an engine layout for a given payload ([[asparagus staging]]) | ||
| 8 Apr 2014 | | 8 Apr 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| Based on [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/28248-Is-asparagus-the-best-staging-system-%28might-contain-science%29?p=346702&viewfull=1#post346702 this forum post] | | Based on [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/28248-Is-asparagus-the-best-staging-system-%28might-contain-science%29?p=346702&viewfull=1#post346702 this forum post] | ||
| | | | ||
Line 179: | Line 179: | ||
| Escape velocity and stage Δv calculators | | Escape velocity and stage Δv calculators | ||
| 2012 | | 2012 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.16}} | |
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
Line 197: | Line 197: | ||
| Staged rocket planner and Δv calculator | | Staged rocket planner and Δv calculator | ||
| | | | ||
− | | 0.22 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.22}} |
| | | | ||
| [http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/1sgkge/i_built_a_browserbased_deltav_calculatorrocket/ reddit post] | | [http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/1sgkge/i_built_a_browserbased_deltav_calculatorrocket/ reddit post] | ||
Line 206: | Line 206: | ||
| Fixes duplicate ids in .craft files and can optionally remove add-on parts | | Fixes duplicate ids in .craft files and can optionally remove add-on parts | ||
| 12 Apr 2014 | | 12 Apr 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| | | | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/62126-WEB-Kerbaltek-s-Craft-Kitchen-a-craft-gallery-sharing-fixer-tool-thingy forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/62126-WEB-Kerbaltek-s-Craft-Kitchen-a-craft-gallery-sharing-fixer-tool-thingy forum post] | ||
Line 215: | Line 215: | ||
| Calculates Δv per stage | | Calculates Δv per stage | ||
| 15 Feb 2012 | | 15 Feb 2012 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.13.2}} | |
| Google Docs spreadsheet | | Google Docs spreadsheet | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/6717-Delta-V-Calculator-V1-0 forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/6717-Delta-V-Calculator-V1-0 forum post] | ||
Line 246: | Line 246: | ||
| Calculates amount of science gained in different environments | | Calculates amount of science gained in different environments | ||
| | | | ||
− | | 0.23 (see notes) | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23}} (see notes) |
| data based on the wiki article on [[science]] - Does not include [[Kerbol]] (16-04-2014) | | data based on the wiki article on [[science]] - Does not include [[Kerbol]] (16-04-2014) | ||
| [http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/1y9p9u/science_calculator/ reddit post] | | [http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/1y9p9u/science_calculator/ reddit post] | ||
Line 255: | Line 255: | ||
| Reads save file and displays remaining science for all celestial objects and experiments in a large table | | Reads save file and displays remaining science for all celestial objects and experiments in a large table | ||
| 5 May 2014 | | 5 May 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://github.com/DanielVF/kerbal_science_remaining open source] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://github.com/DanielVF/kerbal_science_remaining open source] | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/75716-0-23-5-See-Science-Remaining forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/75716-0-23-5-See-Science-Remaining forum post] | ||
Line 264: | Line 264: | ||
| Provides an overview of science done and remaining based on a save file and science definitions file - support for mods that affect science [WIP] | | Provides an overview of science done and remaining based on a save file and science definitions file - support for mods that affect science [WIP] | ||
| 27 Mar 2014 | | 27 Mar 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | open source (entirely client-side javascript) <ref group="note">To view javascript source, go to the url and either select "View Source" from the right-click menu or use the browser's developer tools.</ref> | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | open source (entirely client-side javascript) <ref group="note">To view javascript source, go to the url and either select "View Source" from the right-click menu or use the browser's developer tools.</ref> | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/73876-Web-Science-Summary-Utility forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/73876-Web-Science-Summary-Utility forum post] | ||
Line 273: | Line 273: | ||
| Generates a table for each celestial body showing what science is available | | Generates a table for each celestial body showing what science is available | ||
| 6 Mar 2014 | | 6 Mar 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | open source (entirely client-side javascript) (License: customized BSD, see forum post) | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | open source (entirely client-side javascript) (License: customized BSD, see forum post) | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/63872-WiP-Web-Science-List-Application-v0-3-%2830-12%29 forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/63872-WiP-Web-Science-List-Application-v0-3-%2830-12%29 forum post] | ||
Line 291: | Line 291: | ||
| Generates an simple online mission checklist including science gathering | | Generates an simple online mission checklist including science gathering | ||
| 14 Feb 2014 | | 14 Feb 2014 | ||
− | | 0.23 (version agnostic) | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23}} (version agnostic) |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://github.com/pweingardt/kspchecklist open source] (License [https://github.com/pweingardt/kspchecklist/blob/master/LICENSE GPL v3]) | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://github.com/pweingardt/kspchecklist open source] (License [https://github.com/pweingardt/kspchecklist/blob/master/LICENSE GPL v3]) | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/69619-Web-project-KSP-configurable-pre-launch-Checklist forum post] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/69619-Web-project-KSP-configurable-pre-launch-Checklist forum post] | ||
Line 352: | Line 352: | ||
| Utility collection primarily for save file handling and analysis | | Utility collection primarily for save file handling and analysis | ||
| 4 Apr 2014 | | 4 Apr 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/ROFLCopter64bit open source] (License: LGPL v3+) <!-- author provides license information in forum post, but I haven't checked each project to be certain - he also mentions the GPL as a source of more information whereas he previously states the LGPL as a license and does not provide a direct link to a license --> | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/ROFLCopter64bit open source] (License: LGPL v3+) <!-- author provides license information in forum post, but I haven't checked each project to be certain - he also mentions the GPL as a source of more information whereas he previously states the LGPL as a license and does not provide a direct link to a license --> | ||
| Windows (pre-compiled) (author reports partial cross-platforming from source) | | Windows (pre-compiled) (author reports partial cross-platforming from source) | ||
Line 362: | Line 362: | ||
| Helps find optimal burn trajectories for interplanetary transfers | | Helps find optimal burn trajectories for interplanetary transfers | ||
| 3 May 2014 | | 3 May 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| Matlab-based (License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/deed.en_US CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US]) | | Matlab-based (License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/deed.en_US CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US]) | ||
| Windows | | Windows | ||
Line 372: | Line 372: | ||
| Calculates rocket properties and aids in the design process | | Calculates rocket properties and aids in the design process | ||
| 31 Oct 2012 | | 31 Oct 2012 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.17.1}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/VRGhost/KSP-rocket-calculator open source] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/VRGhost/KSP-rocket-calculator open source] | ||
| [https://www.python.org/ Python] | | [https://www.python.org/ Python] | ||
Line 382: | Line 382: | ||
| Calculate a de-orbit maneuver to land on a specific part of a celestial object - Evaluate whether a staged craft can reach orbit | | Calculate a de-orbit maneuver to land on a specific part of a celestial object - Evaluate whether a staged craft can reach orbit | ||
| 22 Dec 2013 | | 22 Dec 2013 | ||
− | | 0.23 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23}} |
| Scilab scripts | | Scilab scripts | ||
| Scilab (see [[#External tools not directly related to KSP|external tools section]]) | | Scilab (see [[#External tools not directly related to KSP|external tools section]]) | ||
Line 392: | Line 392: | ||
| Calculate Δv, effective Isp, TWR and acceleration | | Calculate Δv, effective Isp, TWR and acceleration | ||
| 23 Feb 2014 | | 23 Feb 2014 | ||
− | | 0.23 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23}} |
| binary and python components (License: [http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT MIT]) - '''author informs that Avast AV gives a false positive with the file''' (16-04-2014) | | binary and python components (License: [http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT MIT]) - '''author informs that Avast AV gives a false positive with the file''' (16-04-2014) | ||
<!-- it seems that the author intends for this to be open source and the python components certainly are, but there is a binary in there who's origin is unknown, so I don't feel comfortable giving this an "open source" designation --> | <!-- it seems that the author intends for this to be open source and the python components certainly are, but there is a binary in there who's origin is unknown, so I don't feel comfortable giving this an "open source" designation --> | ||
Line 403: | Line 403: | ||
| Semi-major axis and orbital period calculations | | Semi-major axis and orbital period calculations | ||
| 18 Jul 2013 | | 18 Jul 2013 | ||
− | | 0.20.2 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.20.2}} |
| LibreOffice Calc and MS Excel spreadsheets | | LibreOffice Calc and MS Excel spreadsheets | ||
| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libreoffice LibreOffice Calc] (cross-platform) / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel MS Excel] | | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libreoffice LibreOffice Calc] (cross-platform) / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel MS Excel] | ||
Line 413: | Line 413: | ||
| Finds and fixes bugs with docking ports from a quicksave | | Finds and fixes bugs with docking ports from a quicksave | ||
| 16 Apr 2014 | | 16 Apr 2014 | ||
− | | 0.23.5 (unclear) | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} (unclear) |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://www.dropbox.com/s/nxxut8od5q7dbj9/fix%20my%20docking%20v01.pas open source] (License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 4.0]) - written in Pascal | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://www.dropbox.com/s/nxxut8od5q7dbj9/fix%20my%20docking%20v01.pas open source] (License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 4.0]) - written in Pascal | ||
| Windows | | Windows | ||
Line 423: | Line 423: | ||
| Calculates Δv for target celestial body with orbit height, inclination, angle and launch height are used to compute the final value | | Calculates Δv for target celestial body with orbit height, inclination, angle and launch height are used to compute the final value | ||
| 22 Mar 2014 | | 22 Mar 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/krn3ii161t3zszn/iuw2MG7KGg open source] (License: [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/krn3ii161t3zszn/sPReeK0wKx/LICENSE.rtf GPL v2]) Matlab-based - large dependency ([http://www.mathworks.com/products/compiler/mcr/ MCR]) | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/krn3ii161t3zszn/iuw2MG7KGg open source] (License: [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/krn3ii161t3zszn/sPReeK0wKx/LICENSE.rtf GPL v2]) Matlab-based - large dependency ([http://www.mathworks.com/products/compiler/mcr/ MCR]) | ||
| Windows | | Windows | ||
Line 433: | Line 433: | ||
| Orbital calculator and plotter | | Orbital calculator and plotter | ||
| 28 Oct 2011 | | 28 Oct 2011 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.11.1}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://github.com/CynicalRyan/Kerbal-Tools open source] (License: [https://github.com/CynicalRyan/Kerbal-Tools/blob/master/LICENSE.txt Permissive]) - inspired by [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/members/328-Warringer Warringer] | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://github.com/CynicalRyan/Kerbal-Tools open source] (License: [https://github.com/CynicalRyan/Kerbal-Tools/blob/master/LICENSE.txt Permissive]) - inspired by [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/members/328-Warringer Warringer] | ||
| Windows | | Windows | ||
Line 443: | Line 443: | ||
| Allows viewing of .craft files outside of KSP | | Allows viewing of .craft files outside of KSP | ||
| 4 Oct 2013 | | 4 Oct 2013 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.10.1}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://kspvesselviewer.codeplex.com/ open source] (License: [https://kspvesselviewer.codeplex.com/license GPL v3]) | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [https://kspvesselviewer.codeplex.com/ open source] (License: [https://kspvesselviewer.codeplex.com/license GPL v3]) | ||
| Windows | | Windows | ||
Line 453: | Line 453: | ||
| Lists parts used in .craft files | | Lists parts used in .craft files | ||
| 2 Sep 2012 | | 2 Sep 2012 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.16}} | |
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://cybutek.net/ksp/part_lister/1.0/KSP%20Part%20Lister%20v1.0%20(source).zip open source] (License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/deed.en_GB CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 GB]) | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://cybutek.net/ksp/part_lister/1.0/KSP%20Part%20Lister%20v1.0%20(source).zip open source] (License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/deed.en_GB CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 GB]) | ||
| Windows | | Windows | ||
Line 548: | Line 548: | ||
| Calculates weight per stage | | Calculates weight per stage | ||
| 24 Oct 2011 | | 24 Oct 2011 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.11.1}} | |
| | | | ||
| .xls spreadsheet (can be parsed by MS Excel or LibreOffice Calc) | | .xls spreadsheet (can be parsed by MS Excel or LibreOffice Calc) | ||
Line 574: | Line 574: | ||
| Calculates Δv and angles for orbital transfer between celestial bodies (see notes) | | Calculates Δv and angles for orbital transfer between celestial bodies (see notes) | ||
| 27 Jul 2013 (google play) - 12 Aug 2013 (source) | | 27 Jul 2013 (google play) - 12 Aug 2013 (source) | ||
− | | 0.22 (see notes) | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.22}} (see notes) |
| Android (2.3.3+) | | Android (2.3.3+) | ||
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | based on Olex's calculator - [https://bitbucket.org/Zenanon/ksp-orbit-calculator open source] (License: [https://bitbucket.org/Zenanon/ksp-orbit-calculator/src/93527af3269c/license.txt WTFPL]]) | | style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | based on Olex's calculator - [https://bitbucket.org/Zenanon/ksp-orbit-calculator open source] (License: [https://bitbucket.org/Zenanon/ksp-orbit-calculator/src/93527af3269c/license.txt WTFPL]]) | ||
Line 584: | Line 584: | ||
| Calculates orbit characteristics | | Calculates orbit characteristics | ||
| 20 Jul 2011 | | 20 Jul 2011 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.8.5}} | |
| Android (2.1+) | | Android (2.1+) | ||
| | | | ||
Line 594: | Line 594: | ||
| Calculates Δv per stage | | Calculates Δv per stage | ||
| 10 Apr 2014 | | 10 Apr 2014 | ||
− | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23.5}} | |
| Android (4+) | | Android (4+) | ||
| | | | ||
Line 604: | Line 604: | ||
| Calculates Δv required to reach celestial objects | | Calculates Δv required to reach celestial objects | ||
| 2 Jan 2014 | | 2 Jan 2014 | ||
− | | 0.23 | + | {{:Calculation tools/version|0.23}} |
| Android (2.2+) | | Android (2.2+) | ||
| | | |
Revision as of 14:47, 5 May 2014
This page lists various fan-made tools that can help calculations related to the gameplay of Kerbal Space Program. Unlike addons, they do not directly influence the game, as they are run separately.
The table cells that are shaded blue are links to the KSP Forums, to indicate open source tools and compatibility with the latest version of KSP. Conversely, tools who's last known compatible version is too far into the past are shaded red as are non-free tools.
The KSP forums have a section dedicated to such tools here, which is where it is most likely that new tools and versions will be announced.
Contents
Online tools and calculators
Orbit and maneuver calculators
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | KSP Version compatibility [note 1] | Notes | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interactive illustrated interplanetary guide and calculator | Olex | Calculates Δv and angles for orbital transfer between celestial bodies | 2013 | 0.22 | Based on this forum post | forum post | http://ksp.olex.biz/ |
Launch Window Planner | alexmoon | Provides a total Δv calculation for orbital transfer based on launch parameters | 6 Apr 2014 | 0.23.5 | open source
(License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) |
forum post | http://alexmoon.github.io/ksp/ |
KSP Aerobraking Calculator | alterbaron | Calculates a maneuver to perform the intended aerobraking | 20 Nov 2013 | 0.22 | open source | forum post | http://alterbaron.github.io/ksp_aerocalc/ |
Where can I go? | GavinZac | Calculates possible destinations based on given Δv | source code | forum post | http://mononyk.us/wherecanigo.php | ||
MrFibble's KSP Calculators | MrFlibble1978 | Tools to calculate information on orbits | Feb 2014 | 0.23 | steam community thread | Satellite Distribution Calculator Orbital Period Calculator KSP Multi Calculator | |
Delta V Calculator | interwound | Gives Δv required to reach a celestial body with or without a round trip | http://deltavmap.com/ | ||||
Lead angle calculator | Calculates the lead angle to reach a target orbit | http://instacalc.com/16221 | |||||
Resonance orbit calculator | Calculates periapsis based on orbit height and the requested orbital resonance | based on wiki information and this forum post | http://www.ksp.interrutt.com/ | ||||
Simple Orbital calculating spreadsheet |
drewmacrae | Detailed calculation spreadsheet for Hohmann transfer orbits | 21 Mar 2012 | See forum post for usage details | forum post | Google Docs link | |
Browser based orbit calculator | cjameshuff | Interactive orbit shape and property calculator | 18 Jul 2011 | forum post | http://files.arklyffe.com/orbcalc.html | ||
KSP Orbital Sooper Calculator | madbadger2742 | Mutli-functional calculator including satellite arrangements | 4 Dec 2013 | Google Docs spreadsheet - Usage details on the first page of the spreadsheet and the forum post | forum post | Google Docs link | |
Orbit Night/Darkness, Req. Battery Capacity, Satellite Relay Coverage | Peppe | Calculate orbital darkness time and corresponding battery capacity needed | 9 Oct 2013 | Google Docs spreadsheet | forum post | Google Docs link |
Part and construction calculators
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | KSP Version compatibility | Notes | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KSP Optimal Rocket Calculator | GaryCourt | Generates a rocket design optimized for the given parameters | 1 Apr 2014 | 0.23.5 | open source (License: permissive) | forum post | http://garycourt.github.io/korc/ |
KSP Parachute Calculator | check | Calculates the needed mass and type of parachutes for landers | 19 Sep 2013 | 0.21.1 | forum post | http://ksp.freeiz.com/ | |
Engine Cluster Calculator | blizzy | Generates an engine layout for a given payload (asparagus staging) | 8 Apr 2014 | 0.23.5 | Based on this forum post | http://blizzy.de/asparagus/ | |
KSP Calculator | Cameron Hessler | Escape velocity and stage Δv calculators | 2012 | 0.16 | http://www.kerbalspacecalculator.net16.net/index.php | ||
Thrust calculator | Calculate TWR based on engines, fuel, payload and gravity | http://iyates.co.uk/ThrustCalc/ | |||||
KSP Planner | eschatonic | Staged rocket planner and Δv calculator | 0.22 | reddit post | http://dhmholley.co.uk/ksplanner/ | ||
Craft Fixer | Ezriilc | Fixes duplicate ids in .craft files and can optionally remove add-on parts | 12 Apr 2014 | 0.23.5 | forum post | http://www.kerbaltekaerospace.com/?page=craftkitchen | |
Delta-V Calculator | JellyGoggles | Calculates Δv per stage | 15 Feb 2012 | 0.13.2 | Google Docs spreadsheet | forum post | Google Docs link |
Optimal Single-stage Lander Design Tool | tavert | Calculates engines and fuel needed for a single-stage landed based on payload | 14 Dec 2013 | Wolfram-based (Requires Wolfram CDF Player Plugin) | forum post | dropbox (.html) |
Science
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | KSP Version compatibility | Notes | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KSP Science Calculator | Calculates amount of science gained in different environments | 0.23 (see notes) | data based on the wiki article on science - Does not include Kerbol (16-04-2014) | reddit post | Google Drive link | ||
Remaining Science | acalculus | Reads save file and displays remaining science for all celestial objects and experiments in a large table | 5 May 2014 | 0.23.5 | open source | forum post | http://kerbal-science-remaining.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ |
Simple Science Summary | Oarc | Provides an overview of science done and remaining based on a save file and science definitions file - support for mods that affect science [WIP] | 27 Mar 2014 | 0.23.5 | open source (entirely client-side javascript) [note 2] | forum post | http://oarcinae.us/ScienceParser/kspScienceParser.html |
Science Checklist | celem | Generates a table for each celestial body showing what science is available | 6 Mar 2014 | 0.23.5 | open source (entirely client-side javascript) (License: customized BSD, see forum post) | forum post | http://www.celemsoft.net/kspsci.html |
Kerbal Maps | Like Google maps but for KSP | Using this calculator with Kerbal Maps can be helpful, as suggested in this forum post | http://www.kerbalmaps.com/ | ||||
KSP Checklist Generator | nobody44 | Generates an simple online mission checklist including science gathering | 14 Feb 2014 | 0.23 (version agnostic) | open source (License GPL v3) | forum post | http://pweingardt.github.io/kspchecklist/ |
- ↑ This indicates the version of KSP that the tool is known to work for, or was the latest version when the tool was last updated. Most tools will work fine on later versions.
- ↑ To view javascript source, go to the url and either select "View Source" from the right-click menu or use the browser's developer tools.
Deprecated
The tools in this table are known but are un-maintained or are too old to be relevant to recent versions of KSP
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | KSP Version compatibility | Notes | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fairing Factory | Nathan Nifong | Generates a downloadable fairing based on the given design | non-functional (16-04-2014) | lost | http://nathannifong.com/FairingFactory/ | ||
Fuel Tank Calculator | opensesame11 | Calculates the amount of fuel tanks for a given Δv | 23 Oct 2013 | link dead (17-04-2014) | forum post |
Offline applications
These tools can be downloaded and used offline. Keep in mind that the presence of an application here does not mean it has been tested or is otherwise trustworthy - apply reasonable caution when downloading and running the below applications. Generally, if something is widely used, it should be safe.
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | KSP Version compatibility | Notes | Platform | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KSP Utilities | ROFLCopter64bit | Utility collection primarily for save file handling and analysis | 4 Apr 2014 | 0.23.5 | open source (License: LGPL v3+) | Windows (pre-compiled) (author reports partial cross-platforming from source) | forum post | (multiple downloads - see forum post) |
Trajectory Optimization Tool | Arrowstar | Helps find optimal burn trajectories for interplanetary transfers | 3 May 2014 | 0.23.5 | Matlab-based (License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US) | Windows | forum post | (has dependencies - see forum post) |
KSP Rocket Calculator | VRGhost | Calculates rocket properties and aids in the design process | 31 Oct 2012 | 0.17.1 | open source | Python | (python script - use source) | |
De-orbit and Staged Ascent Simulators | Shane Colton | Calculate a de-orbit maneuver to land on a specific part of a celestial object - Evaluate whether a staged craft can reach orbit | 22 Dec 2013 | 0.23 | Scilab scripts | Scilab (see external tools section) | blog post | (see blog post for .sce files) |
Zord's KSP Multi-calculator | Lord_Zord | Calculate Δv, effective Isp, TWR and acceleration | 23 Feb 2014 | 0.23 | binary and python components (License: MIT) - author informs that Avast AV gives a false positive with the file (16-04-2014) | Windows (possibly cross-platform, see downloads provided) | forum post | http://sourceforge.net/projects/zordskspcalc/ |
KSP Calculators | Jonv4n | Semi-major axis and orbital period calculations | 18 Jul 2013 | 0.20.2 | LibreOffice Calc and MS Excel spreadsheets | LibreOffice Calc (cross-platform) / MS Excel | forum post | (multiple downloads - see forum post) |
Fix my docking | Alo | Finds and fixes bugs with docking ports from a quicksave | 16 Apr 2014 | 0.23.5 (unclear) | open source (License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) - written in Pascal | Windows | forum post | dropbox (.exe) |
Delta V Calculator | freeskier93 | Calculates Δv for target celestial body with orbit height, inclination, angle and launch height are used to compute the final value | 22 Mar 2014 | 0.23.5 | open source (License: GPL v2) Matlab-based - large dependency (MCR) | Windows | forum post | dropbox (.exe) |
KOrbit | SchildConstruct | Orbital calculator and plotter | 28 Oct 2011 | 0.11.1 | open source (License: Permissive) - inspired by Warringer | Windows | forum post | dropbox link (.msi) github downloads |
Vessel Viewer | Chrison | Allows viewing of .craft files outside of KSP | 4 Oct 2013 | 0.10.1 | open source (License: GPL v3) | Windows | forum post | http://kerbalspaceport.com/ksp-vessel-viewer/ |
KSP Part Lister | cybutek | Lists parts used in .craft files | 2 Sep 2012 | 0.16 | open source (License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 GB) | Windows | forum post | http://cybutek.net/ksp/part_lister/1.0/KSP%20Part%20Lister%20v1.0.zip |
Handy DV, TWR and orbital velocity Calc | pizzaboy150 | 25 Oct 2013 | Windows | forum post | Google Drive (.exe) | |||
Kerbal Tools | RockyTV | TWR, Δv and Isp calculator | 15 Nov 2013 | Google Chrome extension | forum post | Chrome Web Store | ||
Transfer Stage Design Helper |
RadHazard | Helps design interplanetary transfer stages | 9 Oct 2013 | open source (License: Permissive, included in forum post) | Java | forum post | dropbox link (.zip) | |
FireMarshal | draeath | For a given Δv and vessel information provides maneuver, fuel and mass change details | 9 Jan 2014 | open source (License: CC BY 4.0) | Python | forum post | (python script - use source) | |
Delta V Calculator | sneakytreesnake | Calculates Δv per stage | 15 Jan 2014 | MS Excel (.xlsx) (LibreOffice Calc can probably parse it as well) | forum post | mediafire link (.xlsx) |
Deprecated
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | KSP Version compatibility | Notes | Platform | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KSP Orbital Calculator | Warringer | Calculates orbital speeds for circular orbit injections | open source (License: LGPL) | Java | forum post | Google Code (zip file) | ||
KSP Orbit Mechanic | WX_Echo | Optimizes orbits | 19 Aug 2012 | Java | forum post | mediafire (zip file) | ||
Weight calc | zweerify | Calculates weight per stage | 24 Oct 2011 | 0.11.1 | .xls spreadsheet (can be parsed by MS Excel or LibreOffice Calc) | forum post | dropbox link (.zip) |
Mobile
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | KSP Version compatibility | Platform | Notes | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KSP Orbit Calculator | Zeno | Calculates Δv and angles for orbital transfer between celestial bodies (see notes) | 27 Jul 2013 (google play) - 12 Aug 2013 (source) | 0.22 (see notes) | Android (2.3.3+) | based on Olex's calculator - open source (License: WTFPL]) | forum post | Google Play link |
KSP Orbit | Eric Meythaler | Calculates orbit characteristics | 20 Jul 2011 | 0.8.5 | Android (2.1+) | Google Play link | ||
KSP Delta-V Calculator | Iodyne Labs | Calculates Δv per stage | 10 Apr 2014 | 0.23.5 | Android (4+) | Google Play link | ||
KSP DeltaV Calculator | Julien Quartier | Calculates Δv required to reach celestial objects | 2 Jan 2014 | 0.23 | Android (2.2+) | Google Play link |
Online
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | Notes | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Delta-V Calculator and Rocket Simulator | Joe Strout | Calculate Δv - Simulate rocket flight | 14 Oct 2009 - 29 Jan 2000 | Intended for Earth-based craft - Java source available | Δv calculator Rocket simulator | |
Δv calculator for LEO/MEO/GEO injection | Eric Johnston (Satellite Signals) | Calculate Δv to transfer to various orbital levels based on initial low orbit | 20 Nov 2013 | Intended for Earth-based craft | delta-v-geo-injection-calculator.htm |
Offline
Title | Developer | Desciption | Last Update | Notes | Platform | Forum post | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scilab | Scilab Enterprises | General scientific computing software - contains aerospace and celestial mechanics modules (ATOMS) | 2013 | open source (License: CeCILL GPL-compatible) Can convert Matlab scripts to its own format | Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, GNU/Linux) | http://www.scilab.org/ | |
GNU Octave | John W. Eaton (and others) | General scientific computing software - no specific related modules or packages, but might be preferable for some | 2013 | open source (License: GPL v3) Syntax is highly compatible with Matlab | Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, Unix/Unix-like) | http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/index.html | |
Sage | William A. Stein (and others) | General scientific computing software - utilizes other computational software as part of its backend | 30 Jan 2014 | open source (License: Multiple (FOSS)) Very practical for python users | MacOSX, Unix/Unix-like (binaries), Windows (virtualization) | http://www.sagemath.org/ | |
Anaconda | Continuum Analytics | General scientific computing software - primarily a python scientific computing frontend | 9 Apr 2014 | (License: EULA) An alternative to Sage on Windows for python computing | Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, GNU/Linux) | https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/ |