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Bicycle Gear Inches Calculator
Last modified by ChuckA on Dec 9, 2022, 7:09:08 PM

The Bicycle Gear Inches calculator computes "gear inches" for your bike from the gear ratio and the tire diameter. 

Bike Cadence to Speed
Last modified by ChuckA on Dec 5, 2022, 4:36:52 PM

The Bike Cadence to Speed calculator computes the speed of a bicycle based on the ratio of teeth on the front and back gears, the pedal RPMs and the diameter of the rear tire (wheel). 

Bike calculations
Last modified by ChuckA on Dec 7, 2022, 7:24:05 PM
Bike Speed from Power
Last modified by ChuckA on Jan 27, 2023, 12:55:08 AM

Bike Speed from Power calculates the speed of a bicycle from the maximum power output that the rider can supply.  The forces are: Gravity "drag": the weight experienced pulling a bike either backwards or forwards, due to the grade; Friction: due to the weight of the bike and rider, and the rolling friction coefficient; and Drag: the force due to wind and the motion of the bike through the air. 

Biking Force, Power and Calorie Estimator
Last modified by ChuckA on Dec 7, 2022, 5:40:48 PM

The Biking Force, Power and Calorie Estimator calculates the approximate forces acting on a bike at a given speed, using various different inputs, and uses these to calculate the power output required from the rider, and an approximate estimate of the calories burned per hour and per mile.  It is very similar to the Energy Consumption During Cycling online calculator, although this one is less sophisticated: both use the same physics to model the problem.  There are three natural forces acting on a bicycle in motion, which are used to calculate the total force and the power: I assume that they are exactly balanced by the propulsive force supplied through the drivetrain by the rider that moves the bike forward.  The forces are: Gravity "drag": the weight experienced pulling a bike either backwards or forwards, due to the grade; Friction: due to the weight of the bike and rider, and the rolling friction coefficient; and Drag: the force due to wind and the motion of the bike through the air. 

Goldilocks Zone
Last modified by ChuckA on Jan 16, 2024, 4:29:07 PM

The Goldilocks Zone calculator returns the orbital range around a star where habitable life, as we know it, is possible.   INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following: (L) Star's Luminosity (a) Average Planetary Albedo (τ) Infrared Optical Depth of Planetary Atmosphere  (0 = no atmosphere; 0.8 = Earth's atmosphere) Goldilocks Zone Range (d): The calculator returns the minimum and maximum semi-major axes (approximate radii) in astronomical units. 

Konecny Space Station
Last modified by ChuckA on Jan 30, 2023, 8:49:20 PM

The Konecny space station concept envisions a pair of tethered space stations at different orbital distances from the center of the Earth.  Because of the tether, the lower station orbits more slowly ...

Konecny Station Parameters
Last modified by ChuckA on Feb 2, 2023, 3:21:32 PM

The Konecny Station Parameters calculator computes the physical parameters associated with a Konecny Space Station that orbits a planet. 

Planet Building Calculator
Last modified by ChuckA on Nov 8, 2024, 5:53:05 PM

This set of algorithms is for people interested in "designing" planets for science fiction settings, or who are simply interested in the science behind the search for exoplanets and extraterrestrial l...

Planetary Temperature
Last modified by ChuckA on Mar 6, 2025, 12:44:08 PM

The Planetary Temperature calculator estimates the temperature of a planet, either in our own solar system or an exoplanet (a planet circling another star); it's meant to help people interested in writing science fiction to design more realistic planets, or for anyone who's interested in exoplanet searches and the search for extraterrestrial life. 

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