How do I simulate a satellite orbit?

Open this page and use the live Bernoulli / Venturi tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a satellite orbit from your own measurements.

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Bernoulli / Venturi for a satellite orbit

Simulate a satellite orbit live in your browser. This runs the real Bernoulli / Venturi solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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faster flow, lower pressure

Controls

Presets

Inlet velocity (m/s)

Inlet area (m²)

Throat area (m²)

Fluid density (kg/m³)

Bernoulli’s principle: along a streamline, p + ½ρv² is constant. Squeeze the flow through a narrow throat and it speeds up (continuity), so its pressure drops. This is how carburetors, atomizers, and airplane wings work. Educational tool.

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Data Inspector

Throat velocity5.00 m/s

Pressure change-10.50 kPa

Throat pressure89.5 kPa

Governing equation

p + \frac{1}{2} ρ v^{2} + ρ g h = const \Rightarrow Δ p = \frac{1}{2} ρ (v_{1}^{2} - v_{2}^{2}) = - 10.50 kPa

Reading this result: Continuity pushes the fluid through the 2.5× narrower throat, speeding it from 2.0 to 5.0 m/s; Bernoulli’s constant p + ½ρv² then makes the throat pressure drop by 10.50 kPa — faster flow always sits at lower pressure.

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About this simulation

The full Bernoulli / Venturi tool models a satellite orbit with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a satellite orbit?: Open this page and use the live Bernoulli / Venturi tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a satellite orbit from your own measurements.