Difference between revisions of "Mk1 Command Pod"

	Mk1 Command Pod
	Command pod by ; Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc;
Radial size	Small, Tiny
(dry)	588.00
(dry)	0.706 t
Drag	0.15-0.2
Max. Temp.	2200 K
Impact Tolerance	14 m/s
Research	Start
Unlock cost	0
Since version	0.7.3
Part configuration	mk1Pod_v2.cfg;
(required)	1
SAS level	× None
Torque	5 kN·m
0.048	⚡
	s·kN·m
Experiment	Crew Report
Collectable	No
Rerunnable	Yes
Resettable	Yes
Electricity required	None
Antenna type	Internal
Antenna rating	5 km
Lift generated	0.35
Packed volume	None
Inventory Slots	1 slots
Volume limit	50 l
Monopropellant	10
Electric capacity	50 ⚡

Latest revision as of 22:53, 16 July 2021

The Mk1 Command Pod is a command module capable of housing a single Kerbal during a mission.

Usage

Interior View of the Mk1 Command Pod since 1.5

Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the torque power of most other manned command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems. It can also be used for shuttles and landers due to its small size.

The Mk1 Command Pod features a tiny radial size node on top, typically used for attaching a Mk16 Parachute, and a small radial size node on the bottom. The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying Kerbal can look out during IVA. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.

The Mk1 Command Pod is also the first command module available in the career mode.

Product description

“

Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than its predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.

— Kerlinton Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.

”

Trivia

The model for the Mk1 Command Pod was replaced in version 0.16. There is a memorial to the original located at the Kerbal Space Center^[1], and another at the Island Airfield.
Prior to version 1.5, the bottom side had a hump (which was also ablative), which did not bode well for many parts attached to the bottom. The TD-12 Decoupler worked particularly well hiding the hump. There was a good side: the hump looked nice when attaching "tiny" parts to the bottom, and it appeared similar to a heat shield.

Real-world comparison

The Mk1 Command Pod was inspired by the Mercury capsule.

Variants

As of version 1.5 this command pod has three textures that can be switched in the editor.

The different variants of the command pod

Gallery

The model prior to 1.5
Interior View of the Mk1 Pod prior to 1.5
The original model from versions before 0.16. Back then it could hold three kerbals. It used to have the name:"Mk1 Pod"
The memorial for the pre 0.16 model outside of KSC.

Changes

1.5

New model and texture
Added 3 variants
New IVA

1.2

IVA improved

0.23

Added Monopropellant

0.18

Added ElectricCharge

0.16

Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
New part model.

0.8.5

Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules

0.8.2

(Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached

0.7.3

Initial release

References

↑ http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod

[1] ttp://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod

[1]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-{{:Command Pod Mk1/Box}}
+{{:Mk1 Command Pod/Box}}
-The '''Command Pod Mk1''' is a [[command module]] capable of housing a single [[Kerbal]] during a mission. It closely resembles a [http://www.museumofflight.org/files/TMOF_MercuryCapsule1_P1.jpg Mercury capsule.]
+The '''Mk1 Command Pod''' is a [[command module]] capable of housing a single [[Kerbal]] during a mission.
-== Internal View ==
-[[File:Mk1 Pod Interior View.png|left|thumb|Interior View of the Mk1 Pod. Kerbin can be seen through the window.]]
-The [[IVA]] design of the Mk1 is simplistic and functional.   There is a [[Navball]] in the center with the three altitude displays on the right: Ascent/Descent rate, Sea-Level altitude, and radar altitude (listed top to bottom).  To the right of that is a functional throttle that can be moved with the mouse, and on the left side of the Navball is a series of functioning indicator lights.   Behind the panel you can see the hatch with a small window.  The window appears shiny-blue from the outside due to game limitations, but you can look out it when in internal view.
 == Usage ==
-Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Command Pod Mk1 provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the torque power of most other manned command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems. It can also be used for shuttles and landers due to its small size.
+[[File:Mk1CommandPod_IVA.png|left|thumb|Interior View of the Mk1 Command Pod since 1.5]]
+Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the torque power of most other manned command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems. It can also be used for shuttles and landers due to its small size.
 The Mk1 Command Pod features a tiny [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for attaching a [[Mk16 Parachute]], and a small radial size node on the bottom.
@@ Line 16: / Line 13: @@
 == Product description ==
-{{Quote
+{{Quote|Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than its predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.|manufacturer=Kerlinton Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.}}
-|Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than its predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.
-}}
 == Trivia ==
-* The model for this parts was replaced in {{Version|0.16}}, there is a memorial to the original located at the [[Kerbal Space Center]].<ref>http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod</ref>, and another at the [[Old Airfield]].
+* The model for the Mk1 Command Pod was replaced in {{Version|0.16}}. There is a memorial to the original located at the [[Kerbal Space Center]]<ref>http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod</ref>, and another at the [[Island Airfield]].
-* Apparently, the bottom side is a hump,which is also an [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_entry#Ablative]] which does not bode well for many parts attached to the bottom. The [[TR-18A Stack Decoupler]] works particularly well hiding the hump. There is a good side: the hump looks nice when attaching "tiny" parts to the bottom, and it appears similar to a heat shield.
+* Prior to {{Version|1.5}}, the bottom side had a hump (which was also [[w:Atmospheric_entry#Ablative|ablative]]), which did not bode well for many parts attached to the bottom. The [[TD-12 Decoupler]] worked particularly well hiding the hump. There was a good side: the hump looked nice when attaching "tiny" parts to the bottom, and it appeared similar to a heat shield.
-*There was a planned feature where the current model of the part could upgrade to the revamped rocket parts that was intended for 1.2, however the feature was cut and published in a separate download.
+=== Real-world comparison ===
+The Mk1 Command Pod was inspired by the [[w:Project Mercury|Mercury capsule]].
+== Variants ==
+As of {{version|1.5}} this command pod has three textures that can be switched in the editor.
+{{multiple image
+|align=left
+|width=200
+|image1=Mk1CommandPod_Dark.png
+|alt1=Dark variant
+|image2=Mk1CommandPod_White.png
+|alt2=White variant
+|image3=Mk1CommandPod_Gray.png
+|alt3=Gray-White variant
+|footer=The different variants of the command pod
+}}
+{{clear|left}}
 == Gallery ==
 <gallery>
+Command Pod Mk1.png|The model prior to 1.5
+Mk1 Pod Interior View.png|Interior View of the Mk1 Pod prior to 1.5
 Command_Pod_Mk1.jpg|The original model from versions before 0.16. Back then it could hold three kerbals. It used to have the name:"Mk1 Pod"
 CommandPodMk1Memorial.png|The memorial for the pre 0.16 model outside of KSC.
@@ Line 32: / Line 47: @@
 == Changes ==
+;[[1.5]]
+* New model and texture
+* Added 3 variants
+* New IVA
+;[[1.2]]
+* IVA improved
 ;[[0.23]]
-*Added Monopropellant
+* Added Monopropellant
 ;[[0.18]]
-*Added ElectricCharge
+* Added ElectricCharge
 ;[[0.16]]
-*Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
+* Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
-*New part model.
+* New part model.
 ;[[0.8.5]]
-*Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules
+* Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules
 ;[[0.8.2]]
-*(Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached
+* (Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached
 ;[[0.7.3]]
 * Initial release

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