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== Online tools and calculators == | == Online tools and calculators == | ||
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| + | === Orbit and maneuver calculators === | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
| − | ! Title | + | ! width="20%" | Title |
| − | ! Developer | + | ! width="5%" | Developer |
| − | ! Desciption | + | ! width="30%" | Desciption |
| − | ! Last Update | + | ! width="6%" | Last Update |
| − | ! KSP Version compatibility <ref group="note">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.</ref> | + | ! width="5%" | KSP Version compatibility <ref group="note">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.</ref> |
| − | ! Notes | + | ! width="15%" | Notes |
| − | ! Forum post | + | ! width="5%" | Forum post |
| − | ! Link | + | ! width="4%" | Link |
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| Interactive illustrated interplanetary guide and calculator | | Interactive illustrated interplanetary guide and calculator | ||
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24654-Updated-Aerobraking-Calculator forum post] | | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24654-Updated-Aerobraking-Calculator forum post] | ||
| http://alterbaron.github.io/ksp_aerocalc/ | | http://alterbaron.github.io/ksp_aerocalc/ | ||
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| + | === Part and construction calculators === | ||
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| + | {| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="text-align:center" | ||
| + | ! width="20%" | Title | ||
| + | ! width="5%" | Developer | ||
| + | ! width="30%" | Desciption | ||
| + | ! width="6%" | Last Update | ||
| + | ! width="5%" | KSP Version compatibility | ||
| + | ! width="15%" | Notes | ||
| + | ! width="5%" | Forum post | ||
| + | ! width="4%" | Link | ||
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| KSP Optimal Rocket Calculator | | KSP Optimal Rocket Calculator | ||
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| − | <references group="note" | + | === Too old or non-functioning === |
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| + | The tools in this table are known but have either fallen into disrepair or are too old to be relevant to recent versions of KSP | ||
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| + | {| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="text-align:center" | ||
| + | ! width="20%" | Title | ||
| + | ! width="5%" | Developer | ||
| + | ! width="30%" | Desciption | ||
| + | ! width="6%" | Last Update | ||
| + | ! width="5%" | KSP Version compatibility | ||
| + | ! width="15%" | Notes | ||
| + | ! width="5%" | Forum post | ||
| + | ! width="4%" | Link | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Fairing Factory | ||
| + | | Nathan Nifong | ||
| + | | Generates a downloadable fairing based on the given design | ||
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| + | | | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | lost | ||
| + | | http://nathannifong.com/FairingFactory/ | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | <references group="note" /> | ||
== Offline applications == | == Offline applications == | ||
Revision as of 12:58, 15 April 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.
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 | 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/ |
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 | 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/ |
Too old or non-functioning
The tools in this table are known but have either fallen into disrepair 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 | lost | http://nathannifong.com/FairingFactory/ |
- ↑ 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.
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.
