Difference between revisions of "Ion-Powered Space Probe"
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[[File:IPSP orbit.png|thumb|The probe in an orbit around [[Kerbin]]]] | [[File:IPSP orbit.png|thumb|The probe in an orbit around [[Kerbin]]]] | ||
| − | The '''Ion-Powered Space Probe''' is a [[Stock craft|stock probe]] which utilise the [[PB- | + | The '''Ion-Powered Space Probe''' is a [[Stock craft|stock probe]] which utilise the [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]]. |
This probe can't bring itself into orbit and needs a launcher. The [[Z-MAP Satellite]] launcher is also able to bring this probe into orbit. | This probe can't bring itself into orbit and needs a launcher. The [[Z-MAP Satellite]] launcher is also able to bring this probe into orbit. | ||
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To power all electrical systems and the engine two [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s are mounted on the left and right side and it is buffered by four [[Z-100 Rechargable Battery Pack]]s. But the power provided can run the ion engine only up to 10%, but some electricity is needed to run the command module. This limits the maximum force applied by the engine to about 50 N or at minimum weight an acceleration about 0.08 m/s². | To power all electrical systems and the engine two [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s are mounted on the left and right side and it is buffered by four [[Z-100 Rechargable Battery Pack]]s. But the power provided can run the ion engine only up to 10%, but some electricity is needed to run the command module. This limits the maximum force applied by the engine to about 50 N or at minimum weight an acceleration about 0.08 m/s². | ||
| − | The probe is equipped with two [[sensor]]: A [[2HOT Thermometer]] and a [[Double-C Accelerometer]]. | + | The probe is equipped with two [[sensor]]s: A [[2HOT Thermometer]] and a [[Double-C Accelerometer]]. |
[[Category:Stock craft]] | [[Category:Stock craft]] | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 7 September 2013
The Ion-Powered Space Probe is a stock probe which utilise the PB-ION Electric Propulsion System.
This probe can't bring itself into orbit and needs a launcher. The Z-MAP Satellite launcher is also able to bring this probe into orbit.
To power all electrical systems and the engine two PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators are mounted on the left and right side and it is buffered by four Z-100 Rechargable Battery Packs. But the power provided can run the ion engine only up to 10%, but some electricity is needed to run the command module. This limits the maximum force applied by the engine to about 50 N or at minimum weight an acceleration about 0.08 m/s².
The probe is equipped with two sensors: A 2HOT Thermometer and a Double-C Accelerometer.
