Orbital Element Definitions
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a = (q+Q)/2 = q+c = Semimajor Axis q = a(1-e) = a-c = Periapsis Distance Q = a(1+e) = a+c = Apoapsis Distance e = c/a = 1-q/a = Q/a-1 = Eccentricity i = Inclination
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a = (q+Q)/2 = q+c = Semimajor Axis q = a(1-e) = a-c = Periapsis Distance Q = a(1+e) = a+c = Apoapsis Distance e = c/a = 1-q/a = Q/a-1 = Eccentricity i = Inclination
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= Longitude of Ascending Node
= Argument of Periapsis