03. What is an energy-versus-range solution? (A K2S Question)

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There is potential energy and kinetic energy. Potential energy is associated with height and kinetic energy is associated with velocity. The other part of the calculation is range-to-touchdown. There is an equation that, when solved, reveals a roadmap that if followed gets us where we want to be, when we are supposed to be there, at the correct speed, and at the correct altitude.

Answer provided by Col. USAF (Ret.) Frederick D. Gregory


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