galpy.util.conversion.force_in_kmsMyr

galpy.util.conversion.force_in_kmsMyr(vo, ro)[source]

Convert a force or acceleration to km/s/Myr.

Parameters:
  • vo (float) – Velocity unit in km/s.

  • ro (float) – Length unit in kpc.

Returns:

Conversion from units where vo=1. at ro=1.

Return type:

float

Notes

  • 2013-09-01 - Written - Bovy (IAS)